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T879 CFG

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 CFG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just above limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant bottle empty

rear exhaust box join corroding and starting to become weak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,591 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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T879 CFG is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T879 CFG, 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 T879 CFG registered?

T879 CFG is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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