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DLZ 4790

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,136 mi
Last recorded103,136 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4790
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 103,136 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen

both sides rear wheel arch slighlty corroded

near side front fog lamp not working

near side rear tyre low in inner edge

offside front side light dim

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 99,966 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DLZ 4790 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLZ 4790, 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 DLZ 4790 registered?

DLZ 4790 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is DLZ 4790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 4790 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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