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S494 CPC

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 CPC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,138 miles

offside rear tyre perished

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,138 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,780 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 27 Jun 2008 91,737 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 26 Jun 2008 91,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,712 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 84,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low reserve on hand brake

Pass 1 Apr 2006 123,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 123,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S494 CPC is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S494 CPC, 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 S494 CPC registered?

S494 CPC is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S494 CPC safe to buy?

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