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P633 LRD

1997 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,684 mi
Last recorded30,684 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 LRD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 25,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 22,687 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,143 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front numberplate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2018 21,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 20,006 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,320 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,065 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR TYRE WALLS AND TREAD PERISHING

Fail 24 Sep 2015 19,065 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

REAR TYRE WALLS AND TREAD PERISHING

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,612 miles

chip in windscreen.

exhaust corroded.

front number plate marked.

oil leak.

rear tyre walls perishing.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 17,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

chip in windscreen.

exhaust corroded.

front number plate marked.

oil leak.

rear tyre walls perishing.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,234 miles

front windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 13,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 9,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusted.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,255 miles

exhaust rusted.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 3,909 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 3,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,243 miles

nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

parking brake cable mountings flexing against chassis when parking brake lever is applied

steering rack flexing against bulkhead when steering lock-to-lock is applied

Fail 26 Aug 2008 3,210 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

parking brake cable mountings flexing against chassis when parking brake lever is applied

steering rack flexing against bulkhead when steering lock-to-lock is applied

Pass 18 Sep 2007 2,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 1,811 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 1,811 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 11,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 11,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P633 LRD is a 1997 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P633 LRD, 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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P633 LRD is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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