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K954 JDT

1993 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,442 mi
Last recorded229,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 JDT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 229,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 212,763 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 212,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 200,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 200,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Speedometer only marked in kph

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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K954 JDT is a 1993 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K954 JDT, 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 K954 JDT registered?

K954 JDT is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K954 JDT safe to buy?

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