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PJI 2740

1999 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 2740
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 156,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dampness to power steering rack † †corroion to rear chassic legs † †both front tyre perished and cracked

n/s/f lower arm bushes cracked and perished † †top mountain bushes badly cracked and perished † †corrosion to n/s/r outer sill † †exhaust heat shield loose † †corroison to outer sill and rear wheel arches

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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PJI 2740 is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,795 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 PJI 2740, 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 27 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJI 2740 registered?

PJI 2740 is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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