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T114 HGT

1998 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,908 mi
Last recorded135,908 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 HGT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,908 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 109,831 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriated.

Fail 3 Nov 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriated.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 99,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,042 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 88,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 87,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,879 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,684 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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T114 HGT is a 1998 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T114 HGT, 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 T114 HGT registered?

T114 HGT is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for T114 HGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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