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P263 AGR

1996 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 AGR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,522 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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P263 AGR is a 1996 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 116,221 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 P263 AGR, 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 30 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P263 AGR registered?

P263 AGR is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P263 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 AGR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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