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SA8550S

1997 Opel Astra

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,124 mi
Last recorded195,124 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA8550S
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 195,124 miles

Both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Front brake discs look poor

Pass 19 Sep 2009 189,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 181,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 173,028 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 172,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 152,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 152,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SA8550S is a 1997 Opel Astra in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA8550S, 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 SA8550S registered?

SA8550S is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 July 1997.

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The MOT history for SA8550S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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