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S747 JLY

1998 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,805 mi
Last recorded83,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 JLY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,805 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,424 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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S747 JLY is a 1998 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S747 JLY, 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 S747 JLY registered?

S747 JLY is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S747 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S747 JLY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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