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M840 ELA

1994 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 ELA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,170 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,106 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside front direction indicator lens missing

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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M840 ELA is a 1994 Opel Astra in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M840 ELA, 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 M840 ELA registered?

M840 ELA is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M840 ELA safe to buy?

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