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V227 LHG

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,468 mi
Last recorded160,468 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 LHG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 160,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 160,468 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 98,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 113,295 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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V227 LHG is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V227 LHG, 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 V227 LHG registered?

V227 LHG is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V227 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 LHG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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