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R329 PPE

1998 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 PPE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,164 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 54,295 miles

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,940 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,585 miles

O/S/F headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

O/S/F headlamp lens glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,279 miles

nsr osr tyres starting to mishape

nsr seat belt stalked temp repair

nsr shock damp

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 17,278 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr osr tyres starting to mishape

nsr seat belt stalked temp repair

nsr shock damp

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 7,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 176,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 176,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

wear and corrosion both front brake discs

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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R329 PPE is a 1998 Opel Astra in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R329 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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R329 PPE is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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