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R791 ADP

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,651 mi
Last recorded201,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 ADP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 201,651 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s Headlamp faded!

o/s side mirror cover damage!

o/s/r Wheel arch corroded!

Fail 2 Mar 2015 201,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s Headlamp faded!

o/s side mirror cover damage!

Pass 28 Jan 2014 197,206 miles

Exhauts (Cat) takes ages to heat up

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 197,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhauts (Cat) takes ages to heat up

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 191,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 191,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 188,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 188,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 177,181 miles

Nearside moulding missing

Offside headlamp condensation

Wipers not parking properly

Fail 10 Jan 2011 177,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside moulding missing

Offside headlamp condensation

Wipers not parking properly

Pass 9 Dec 2009 150,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S body sill damage

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 150,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S body sill damage

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 118,781 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,150 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 100,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 86,335 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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R791 ADP is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R791 ADP, 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 R791 ADP registered?

R791 ADP is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R791 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 ADP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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