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R459 GNB

1998 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,541 mi
Last recorded59,541 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 GNB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracking on both front tyre tread area slight play o/s track rod end both headlamp reflectors in poor condition headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,749 miles

slight cracking on both front tyre tread area slight play o/s track rod end both headlamp reflectors in poor condition headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre side walls and tread area cracking (now on the front) both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges ( now on the rear).

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,228 miles

both rear tyre side walls and tread area cracking (now on the front) both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges ( now on the rear).

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,449 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers streak headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,738 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,738 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,028 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,738 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,633 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 31,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R459 GNB is a 1998 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R459 GNB, 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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R459 GNB is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R459 GNB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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