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R699 OEB

1997 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,048 mi
Last recorded223,048 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 OEB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 223,048 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 223,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 205,772 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2007 205,772 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2006 186,868 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 186,868 miles

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

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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R699 OEB is a 1997 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel 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 R699 OEB, 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 R699 OEB registered?

R699 OEB is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R699 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 OEB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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