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R660 CCY

1997 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,549 mi
Last recorded279,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 CCY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 279,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 279,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 256,564 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 256,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 235,373 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Engine oil level on min mark.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 235,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks.

Engine oil level on min mark.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R660 CCY is a 1997 Opel Astra in Green 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 R660 CCY, 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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R660 CCY is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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