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C3 JCH

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,682 mi
Last recorded159,682 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 159,682 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2012 152,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 152,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010
Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 97,133 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,706 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 86,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C3 JCH is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 JCH, 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 C3 JCH registered?

C3 JCH is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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