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GPKL192

1997 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPKL192
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 87,870 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 87,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 76,451 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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GPKL192 is a 1997 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 105,776 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 GPKL192, 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 29 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPKL192 registered?

GPKL192 is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is GPKL192 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPKL192 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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