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V768 MRO

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 MRO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 141,948 miles

advise front bbrake discs slightly corroded

advise nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Oct 2010 128,615 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded but not fractured

Brake imbalance at 23% on front brakes

Front brake discs worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 128,524 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded but not fractured

Brake imbalance at 23% on front brakes

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded advise replacing with pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,623 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 117,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,289 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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V768 MRO is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V768 MRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V768 MRO registered?

V768 MRO is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V768 MRO safe to buy?

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