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P588 GPA

1997 Opel Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,500 mi
Last recorded268,500 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GPA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 268,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 268,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 258,040 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 258,037 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 251,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear ( passenger side ) servive brake slightly slow to reacat

Pass 3 Nov 2009 249,221 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 246,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 236,289 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 236,289 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P588 GPA is a 1997 Opel Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P588 GPA, 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 P588 GPA registered?

P588 GPA is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P588 GPA safe to buy?

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