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R173 PPE

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,775 mi
Last recorded33,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 PPE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,775 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel overfill/breather hose start to crack

rear brakes squeel

Pass 23 May 2008 30,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,817 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,315 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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R173 PPE is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 97,514 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 R173 PPE, 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 28 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 PPE registered?

R173 PPE is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R173 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 PPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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