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K9 NLR

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 NLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 120,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bonnet release cable partially seized

foremost exhaust joint corroded

nearside cv gaiter poorly secured

nearside front indicator lens outer cover missing

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear top spring mounting area corroded

nearsiude front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

offside rear spring top mounting area close to excessively corroded

offside sill seam corroded

rear valance corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,548 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust frontpipe to centre joint very rusty

rear view mirror missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 118,509 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust frontpipe to centre joint very rusty

offside outer sill heavily corroded

rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,834 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 109,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,973 miles

exhaust backbox rusty

exhaust centre section fouling floor

Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 96,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,042 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 20 Jan 2006 80,240 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)

slight leak from exhaust back box join

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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K9 NLR is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,786 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 K9 NLR, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K9 NLR registered?

K9 NLR is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is K9 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 NLR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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