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RE-XA585

1993 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

224,817 mi
Last recorded224,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE-XA585
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2009 224,817 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat position, seatbelt not tested

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaking around engine

wheel alignment requires adjustement due to uneven front tyre wear

wing repeaters not fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 220,557 miles

advise wheel alignment requires adjustment due to front tyre wear

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

offisde rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks around engine sump

wing repeaters not fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2008 220,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise wheel alignment requires adjustment due to front tyre wear

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

offisde rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks around engine sump

wing repeaters not fitted

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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RE-XA585 is a 1993 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,538 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 RE-XA585, 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 33 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE-XA585 registered?

RE-XA585 is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is RE-XA585 safe to buy?

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