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L737 HYO

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL737 HYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2009 142,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 136,744 miles

exhaust corrosion

front discs

Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 130,798 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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L737 HYO is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L737 HYO, 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 L737 HYO registered?

L737 HYO is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L737 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L737 HYO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L737 HYO have outstanding finance?

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