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P540 PLY

1996 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,840 mi
Last recorded161,840 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 PLY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 161,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 161,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 152,079 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 152,070 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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P540 PLY is a 1996 Opel Astra in Green 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 P540 PLY, 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 P540 PLY registered?

P540 PLY is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P540 PLY safe to buy?

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