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L62 HMJ

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 HMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2006 161,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s sill

n/s inner cv boot split

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 161,034 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

n/s inner cv boot split

various metal brake pipes corroded

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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L62 HMJ is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L62 HMJ, 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 L62 HMJ registered?

L62 HMJ is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L62 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L62 HMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L62 HMJ have outstanding finance?

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