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CKZ 3256

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 3256
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 92,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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CKZ 3256 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 CKZ 3256, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKZ 3256 registered?

CKZ 3256 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CKZ 3256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKZ 3256 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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