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S991 MSS

1998 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,479 mi
Last recorded124,479 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 MSS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,479 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under car body corroded but no holes at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2007 116,437 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2006 108,587 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 108,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 100,384 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front no plate crecked

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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S991 MSS is a 1998 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S991 MSS, 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 S991 MSS registered?

S991 MSS is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S991 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 MSS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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