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FAG 7Y

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAG 7Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,088 miles

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

airbag light on dash

mil light on dash

Fail 13 Dec 2008 77,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on dash

mil light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 70,732 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 61,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FAG 7Y is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FAG 7Y, 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 FAG 7Y registered?

FAG 7Y is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is FAG 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAG 7Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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