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S497 TKR

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,951 mi
Last recorded104,951 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 TKR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,951 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,208 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,918 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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S497 TKR is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,795 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 S497 TKR, 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 27 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 S497 TKR registered?

S497 TKR is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S497 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 TKR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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