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MUI 7786

1999 Opel Astra

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,964 mi
Last recorded218,964 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 7786
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 218,964 miles

corrosion on offside rear chassis/ rear valance/ bumper mounting areas

nearside seat belt reciever

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 209,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 209,459 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to rear valance and tow bar area not within prescribed area

slight platy in rack

Pass 14 Aug 2013 199,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 199,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

general underside corrosion

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 189,833 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 189,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general underside corrosion

nearside rear seat belt reciever cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2011 179,415 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 179,415 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on rear valance

engine mounting worn

general corrosion throughout underside

nearside rear seat belt reciever cover missing

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

some wear in steering rack both sides

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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MUI 7786 is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,795 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 MUI 7786, 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 27 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUI 7786 registered?

MUI 7786 is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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