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K729 WKJ

1993 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,148 mi
Last recorded194,148 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK729 WKJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 194,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 193,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 182,404 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear mounting bush is starting to come unbonded, no play at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2006 182,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is pulling out, no play at time of test

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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K729 WKJ is a 1993 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 K729 WKJ, 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 K729 WKJ registered?

K729 WKJ is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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