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SY59 BHE

2009 Opel Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Opel Antara70,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BHE
MakeOpel
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 101,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underneath corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi shows slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front e3xhaust flexi shows slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,302 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,257 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,257 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,548 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,548 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Antara?

Based on 1,142 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,149
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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SY59 BHE is a 2009 Opel Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Opel Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,654 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 Antara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY59 BHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY59 BHE is a 2009 Opel Antara, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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