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T157 GBL

1999 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 GBL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 107,935 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 107,464 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heavily corroded

rear brake hoses corroded

sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 May 2009 107,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamps in poor condition

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit and perished advise replacment

rear brake hoses corroded

sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,106 miles

all brake discs corroding

both front tyres on legal limit and perishing advise replacment

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator fading

rear flexi hoses corroded

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 Apr 2008 107,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake discs corroding

both front tyres on legal limit and perishing advise replacment

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator fading

rear flexi hoses corroded

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 May 2006 91,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 89,662 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system corroded

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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T157 GBL is a 1999 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T157 GBL, 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 T157 GBL registered?

T157 GBL is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T157 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 GBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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