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K974 RFW

1992 Opel Astra

Maroon Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Opel Astra117,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 RFW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,955 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,037 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 78,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,882 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K974 RFW is a 1992 Opel Astra in Maroon with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 117,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K974 RFW, 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 34 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K974 RFW registered?

K974 RFW is a 1992 Opel Astra, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K974 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K974 RFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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