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R114 CVS

1997 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 CVS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,274 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,679 miles

oil leak

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front on limit now (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,570 miles

nearside rear brake low effort on service brake and parking brake

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear brake low effort on service brake and parking brake

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,517 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,879 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front door mirror unit missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,878 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front door mirror unit missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wipers split

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wipers split

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2008 59,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 55,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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R114 CVS is a 1997 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R114 CVS, 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 R114 CVS registered?

R114 CVS is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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