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V716 RFL

1999 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,821 mi
Last recorded121,821 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 RFL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s + o/s front headlamp cover/lens becoming worn

Fail 1 Sep 2014 121,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s + o/s front headlamp cover/lens becoming worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,787 miles

front o/s brake disc becoming corroded

small mark in windscreen (zone A)

steel brake pipe to rear flexible hose becoming corroded

steel brake pipes to o/s front becoming corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,104 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steel brake pipe to o/s front flexible showing surface corrsion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steel brake pipe to o/s front flexible showing surface corrsion

Pass 29 May 2010 97,997 miles

n/s rear wearing on inner edge ( near limit )

Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,130 miles

front section of centre exhaust slight leak

n/s rear tyre on limit 185/65/15

small mark in windscreen o/s front

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,130 miles

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

front section of centre exhaust slight leak

n/s rear tyre on limit 185/65/15

small mark in windscreen o/s front

Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 84,816 miles

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

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

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

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

some windscreen marks

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,213 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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V716 RFL is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V716 RFL, 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 V716 RFL registered?

V716 RFL is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V716 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V716 RFL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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