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S977 VWF

1998 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 VWF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 143,847 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,254 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (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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S977 VWF is a 1998 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S977 VWF, 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 S977 VWF registered?

S977 VWF is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S977 VWF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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