Opel Unknown (1998)
1998 Opel Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 125 1998 Opel Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
We have 125 1998 Opel Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Opel Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 104 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (16%) | 20 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Opel Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
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50%
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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50%
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
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50%
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
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50%
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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50%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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25%
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
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25%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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