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RL51 JPF

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 JPF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 42,951 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,987 miles

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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RL51 JPF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 JPF, 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 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL51 JPF registered?

RL51 JPF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is RL51 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 JPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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