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L809 WPX

1994 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 WPX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,231 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear lights flash with indicators slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear lights flash with indicators slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,152 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,152 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,407 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 58,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre tread low

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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L809 WPX is a 1994 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L809 WPX, 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 L809 WPX registered?

L809 WPX is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L809 WPX safe to buy?

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