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P268 CCT

1997 Opel Astra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,786 mi
Last recorded283,786 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 CCT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 283,786 miles

No side repeaters fitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 283,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear. (3.7.B.3)

Offside parking brake has just met requirememts.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 272,213 miles

No side repeaters fitted.

front wipers torn

Fail 15 Sep 2015 272,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

No side repeaters fitted.

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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P268 CCT is a 1997 Opel Astra in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P268 CCT, 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 P268 CCT registered?

P268 CCT is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P268 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 CCT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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