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L12 CEC

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 CEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,372 miles

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

offside front strut top mounting rubber starting to crack and perish

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,259 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,845 miles

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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L12 CEC is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 L12 CEC, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 CEC registered?

L12 CEC is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is L12 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 CEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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