MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P809 DFP is a 1997 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P809 DFP, 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 P809 DFP registered?
P809 DFP is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P809 DFP safe to buy?
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