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M851 HTD

1995 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,259 mi
Last recorded241,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Opel Astra116,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 HTD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 241,259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 241,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 235,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 235,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 226,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 214,311 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 214,311 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M851 HTD is a 1995 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M851 HTD, 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 M851 HTD registered?

M851 HTD is a 1995 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M851 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 HTD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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