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R196 HNE

1998 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 HNE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,067 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,857 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is under inflated

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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R196 HNE is a 1998 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R196 HNE, 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 R196 HNE registered?

R196 HNE is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R196 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 HNE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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