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V884 JAL

1999 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 JAL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output milky (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 38,769 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,167 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

corrosion nearside front brake pipe to flexi

corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes to flexi's

front indicators fadeing

Pass 31 Jul 2021 35,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,782 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,384 miles

Small crack on front No plate

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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V884 JAL is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V884 JAL, 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 V884 JAL registered?

V884 JAL is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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