1986 Opel Corsa 1.3L Petrol · C288 JGL
1986 Opel Corsa (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 43,457 km. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- OPEL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 43,457 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C288 JGL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 43,457 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C288 JGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Opel Corsa (C288 JGL) between February 2019 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
C288 JGL Odometer History
- 15/02/201943,270 km
- 26/04/201943,315 km+45 km
- 17/08/202143,457 mi
- 13/09/202243,457 km
- 13/09/202243,457 km
- 11/05/202443,457 km
- 01/08/202643,457 km
- 01/08/202643,457 km
Average of roughly 25 km per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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