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S756 JLM

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,855 mi
Last recorded127,855 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 JLM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,855 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,092 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 126,092 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,404 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 124,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,875 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 104,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,610 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2007 98,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,672 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 93,640 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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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S756 JLM is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S756 JLM, 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 S756 JLM registered?

S756 JLM is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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