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V796 DBD

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,626 mi
Last recorded148,626 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 DBD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 148,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 138,569 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 131,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 131,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 116,130 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 116,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V796 DBD is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V796 DBD, 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 V796 DBD registered?

V796 DBD is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V796 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V796 DBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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