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K276 BWL

1993 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 BWL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 175,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 175,360 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 164,977 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 164,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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K276 BWL is a 1993 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,538 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 K276 BWL, 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 33 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K276 BWL registered?

K276 BWL is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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