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Y357 JPB

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,393 mi
Last recorded144,393 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 JPB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 144,393 miles

185 60 14 tyres on front axle.

185 65 14 tyres on rear axle.

Fail 21 May 2010 144,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

185 60 14 tyres on front axle.

185 65 14 tyres on rear axle.

Pass 8 May 2009 141,552 miles

cover sills fitted

offside front seat b elt slow to retract

slight blow at exhaust front joint

Pass 19 May 2008 137,412 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 137,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 132,576 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 132,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2006 114,938 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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Y357 JPB is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 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 Y357 JPB, 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 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y357 JPB registered?

Y357 JPB is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y357 JPB safe to buy?

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