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S690 TBL

1998 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 TBL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,763 miles

wear front disc

Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,283 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

wear front disc

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,283 miles

o/s/f tyre low

wear front disc

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,400 miles

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

all brake discs surface rust

n/s/f steel brake pipe heaily corroded

o/s/f steel brake pipe heavily corroded

rear steel brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,924 miles

wear front disc

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,189 miles

air,bag lamp on

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r road spring incorrecly fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,180 miles

rear plate marked

Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,040 miles

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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S690 TBL is a 1998 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S690 TBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S690 TBL registered?

S690 TBL is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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