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S408 UMS

1998 Opel Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 UMS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.52 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake discs have corrosion and scoring on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorbors have neglegable dampning effect

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,740 miles

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

steering rack seeping

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,159 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,008 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front c.v boots have signs of grease but no holes

dipstick broken

nearside rear tyre has cut

offside rear tyre perished

oil around steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front c.v boots have signs of grease but no holes

dipstick broken

nearside rear tyre has cut

offside rear tyre perished

oil around steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,327 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,360 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 32,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,338 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 25,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S408 UMS is a 1998 Opel Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S408 UMS, 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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S408 UMS is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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