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Y199 OFS

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,438 mi
Last recorded42,438 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 OFS
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads poss wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear axle corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads poss wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear axle corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,225 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear axle slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,210 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear axle slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,855 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 37,835 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,288 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,288 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,800 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 24,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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Y199 OFS is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y199 OFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y199 OFS registered?

Y199 OFS is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y199 OFS safe to buy?

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