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M355 ELD

1995 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Opel Astra116,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 ELD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 122,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 120,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage os mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2006 110,129 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2006 109,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

os mirror glass cracked /ns wishbone bush starting to split

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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M355 ELD is a 1995 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 116,276 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 M355 ELD, 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 31 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M355 ELD registered?

M355 ELD is a 1995 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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