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R232 BKR

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

229,515 mi
Last recorded229,515 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 BKR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 229,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rusted and lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear feed and axle pipe corrioding (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 229,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster fault (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster fault (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rusted and lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear feed and axle pipe corrioding (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system leaking (down pipe flexi,cat,centre section to cat loose and rear box rusted with tail pipe loose (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 216,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 204,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 193,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 183,524 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 183,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 173,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 173,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 159,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 159,806 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 143,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 143,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 134,049 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 134,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 117,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 105,435 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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R232 BKR is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R232 BKR, 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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R232 BKR is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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