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V210 SBW

1999 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 SBW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,268 miles

both head light lense in poor condition.

near side rear tyre out of shape on inner edge.

play in near and off side steering rack tube.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 133,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn low inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 133,537 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn low inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 120,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,508 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,852 miles

osr tyre worn low inside edge

slight free play in os rack tube

Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tyre worn low inside edge

slight free play in os rack tube

Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,820 miles

Rear tyres stepped

front headlights in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2007 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,337 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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V210 SBW is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V210 SBW, 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 V210 SBW registered?

V210 SBW is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V210 SBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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