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P629 JJU

1997 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,734 mi
Last recorded33,734 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 JJU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 33,734 miles

Centre exhaust mountings missing

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,734 miles

Centre exhaust mountings missing

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 23 Nov 2007 27,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front tyre 1.6mm worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,244 miles

Offside front tyre 1.6mm worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2006 18,271 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,271 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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P629 JJU is a 1997 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P629 JJU, 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 P629 JJU registered?

P629 JJU is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P629 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P629 JJU shows 6 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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