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B4 RJO

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 141,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 141,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 135,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 134,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 123,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 129,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 129,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 123,279 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 123,279 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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B4 RJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 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 Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 RJO registered?

B4 RJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is B4 RJO safe to buy?

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