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P41 FEP

1996 Opel Astra

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,049 mi
Last recorded208,049 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 FEP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 208,049 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 207,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 198,643 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2008 198,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P41 FEP is a 1996 Opel Astra in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P41 FEP, 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 P41 FEP registered?

P41 FEP is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P41 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 FEP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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