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R746 VSM

1997 Opel Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,486 mi
Last recorded119,486 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 VSM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 119,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 115,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 105,776 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 105,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R746 VSM is a 1997 Opel Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R746 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R746 VSM registered?

R746 VSM is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R746 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R746 VSM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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