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L456 GYN

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 GYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 126,392 miles

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

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2010 123,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 123,261 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 122,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 121,218 miles

Drivers seat back flexing

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 118,897 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 118,897 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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L456 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,784 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 L456 GYN, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L456 GYN registered?

L456 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L456 GYN safe to buy?

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