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K498 RCN

1992 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,961 mi
Last recorded129,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 RCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2008 129,961 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 128,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 128,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 126,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 126,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to offside floor

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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K498 RCN is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K498 RCN, 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 K498 RCN registered?

K498 RCN is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 1992.

Is K498 RCN safe to buy?

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