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S334 RDF

1998 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 RDF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,744 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,666 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,219 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,773 miles

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

slight wear in offside inner rack arm

Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,083 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight wear in offside rack arm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,083 miles

slight wear in offside rack arm

Pass 1 May 2009 48,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 1 May 2009 48,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,343 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,091 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 35,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S334 RDF 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 68.4%.

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 S334 RDF, 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 S334 RDF registered?

S334 RDF is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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