X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
1994--2006
2000--2014
Displacement
1686 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--75 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
2
5
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,200
€590--€1,480

Character

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d

"Corsa B/C, Combo. Isuzu-derived diesel. Simple, indirect injection (early) or common rail (Y17DT). No DPF. Economical. Glow plug issues. Injection pump on early units. Reliable work van engine."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

"Greek city car workhorse. Simple, cheap, 200k+ km proven. Chain tensioner is the one known weakness. Bulletproof otherwise."

Issues Comparison

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

▲ HIGH
Injection pump (indirect inj models) €400--€1,000 150,000 km--250,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €50--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack degradation €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €80--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump wear €100--€250 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

Astra F 1994--1998 Astra G 1999--2004

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 4

Corsa B 1998--2000 Agila 1.2 A 2000--2007 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 C 2000--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 D 2006--2014 Hatchback
Full X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Report Full 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Report