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L831 FTM

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,542 mi
Last recorded176,542 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2009 176,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 162,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 159,883 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 158,715 miles

front strut tops poor

nearside rear wheel slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2005 155,930 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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L831 FTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 L831 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.

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What year was L831 FTM registered?

L831 FTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L831 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L831 FTM 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.

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