MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
minor bodywork corrosion
minor underbody corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear subframe coated in underseal at time of test
various bodywork corrosion
various underbody corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front droplink slightly worn
slight pitting at various brake pipes
brake pipes greased at time of test
various suspension bushes slightly perished
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S279 MCS is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S279 MCS, 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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How do I check the history of S279 MCS?
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What year was S279 MCS registered?
S279 MCS is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S279 MCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S279 MCS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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