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L768 WYJ

1994 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL768 WYJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres perished & cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres perished & cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,971 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,491 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

brake discs wearing,nearside front shock damp

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,031 miles

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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L768 WYJ is a 1994 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc 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 L768 WYJ, 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 L768 WYJ registered?

L768 WYJ is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L768 WYJ safe to buy?

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