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T816 FFV

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,463 mi
Last recorded57,463 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT816 FFV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 57,463 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,535 miles

o/s/r tyre, slight cracking of outer side wall.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre, slight cracking of outer side wall.

Pass 17 May 2007 42,753 miles

o/s/r-n/s/r-n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2007 42,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

o/s/r-n/s/r-n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2006 42,178 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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T816 FFV is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T816 FFV, 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 T816 FFV registered?

T816 FFV is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T816 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T816 FFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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