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S881 ORV

1998 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

277,877 mi
Last recorded277,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 ORV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 277,877 miles

chips in screen

Fail 1 Jun 2011 277,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

chips in screen

Pass 10 Dec 2008 264,194 miles

Both outer sill ends have surface rust.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s in rusty and poor condition.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 239,061 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front & nearside rear tyres on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak on engine?

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 239,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

offside front & nearside rear tyres on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak on engine?

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 219,339 miles

Same advises as test number 852224907007.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 219,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s in rusty and poor condition.

Rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 188,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 188,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S881 ORV is a 1998 Opel Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S881 ORV, 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 S881 ORV registered?

S881 ORV is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S881 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 ORV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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