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R995 HNE

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 HNE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 88,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,752 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,198 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 80,198 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 109,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 109,928 miles

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

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

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

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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R995 HNE is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R995 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 R995 HNE registered?

R995 HNE is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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