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T532 RPL

1999 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,746 mi
Last recorded45,746 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT532 RPL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,746 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,229 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check rear seatbelts baby seats fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2011 40,328 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check rear seatbelts baby seats fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,589 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 39,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,925 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 37,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,186 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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T532 RPL is a 1999 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T532 RPL, 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 T532 RPL registered?

T532 RPL is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T532 RPL safe to buy?

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