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L101 PTO

1994 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 PTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,253 miles

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

nearside centre to rear 2 x brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 65,253 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

nearside centre to rear 2 x brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 May 2012 64,239 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2011 62,298 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 60,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,250 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,173 miles

off side front tyre only just legal

Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,129 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre only just legal

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,401 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,232 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,791 miles

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

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

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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L101 PTO is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L101 PTO, 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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L101 PTO is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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