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V871 DPN

1999 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,044 mi
Last recorded61,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 DPN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 48,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,804 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,781 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,373 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 27,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,533 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,951 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,849 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,650 miles

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

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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V871 DPN is a 1999 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V871 DPN, 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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V871 DPN is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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