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T478 VHO

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,119 mi
Last recorded117,119 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 VHO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre slight wall damage

Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre slight wall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2010 132,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,464 miles

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

engine oil leak & oil light on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 110,153 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

excessive oil leak (oil light on (level ok)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,091 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 75,407 miles

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

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

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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T478 VHO is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T478 VHO, 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.

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What year was T478 VHO registered?

T478 VHO is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T478 VHO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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