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2341 PE

1998 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,028 mi
Last recorded185,028 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2341 PE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 185,028 miles

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

front wheels have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 160,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 160,389 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 125,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

airbag light on

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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2341 PE is a 1998 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 97,514 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 Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2341 PE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2341 PE registered?

2341 PE is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 2341 PE safe to buy?

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