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K497 RKM

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,286 mi
Last recorded97,286 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 RKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2006 97,286 miles

front wishbon e bushs starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2006 97,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K497 RKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 106,753 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 K497 RKM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K497 RKM registered?

K497 RKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K497 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 RKM 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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