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L611 FTM

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,394 mi
Last recorded72,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL611 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,112 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,070 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,200 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,390 miles

front number plate cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis leg by spring

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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L611 FTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L611 FTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L611 FTM registered?

L611 FTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L611 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L611 FTM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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