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273X326

1996 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X326
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 147,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 147,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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273X326 is a 1996 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 116,221 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 273X326, 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 30 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 273X326 registered?

273X326 is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 273X326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273X326 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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