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M967 GGC

1995 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

229,561 mi
Last recorded229,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Opel Astra116,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM967 GGC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 229,561 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r no plate lamp very dim

Fail 4 Jul 2014 229,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r no plate lamp very dim

Pass 5 Apr 2013 221,749 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 221,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 206,676 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 206,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 197,325 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s rear shock absorber top mounting corroding, but no holes found

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 197,325 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s rear shock absorber top mounting corroding, but no holes found

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings has slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2010 197,320 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel, but just still has a reserve

n/s rear shock absorber top mounting corroding, but no holes found

o/s and n/s rear wheeel bearing has slight movement

Pass 12 Dec 2009 189,851 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 178,221 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 178,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 165,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 153,381 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 153,228 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight damage to windscreen

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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M967 GGC is a 1995 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M967 GGC, 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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M967 GGC is a 1995 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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