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L927 DAG

1971 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 DAG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,892 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 144,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 139,957 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 139,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 134,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 126,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 126,069 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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L927 DAG is a 1971 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L927 DAG, 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 55 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L927 DAG registered?

L927 DAG is a 1971 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L927 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L927 DAG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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