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L479 NJO

1994 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,930 mi
Last recorded261,930 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 NJO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 261,930 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

rear wiper missing

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 252,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 243,128 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 243,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 233,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S outer ARB bearing cover split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 233,162 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S outer ARB bearing cover split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 225,826 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 225,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 211,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L479 NJO is a 1994 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 120,076 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 L479 NJO, 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 32 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L479 NJO registered?

L479 NJO is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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