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L7 JWE

1998 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,611 miles

front chassis rails have slight accident damage

Fail 22 Nov 2007 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front chassis rails have slight accident damage

Pass 2 Dec 2005 117,179 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 117,179 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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L7 JWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 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 L7 JWE, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L7 JWE registered?

L7 JWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L7 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 JWE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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