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L871 RMY

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 RMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,027 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,603 miles

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

number plate light dim

Fail 9 Feb 2009 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

number plate light dim

Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

bonnet rod insecure

brake servo unit corroded

engine coolant leak

front grill insecure

nearside front brake metal pipe corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear brake ferrule corroded

nearside rear brake metal pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

o/s/r body damage

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside front seat back insecure

offside rear brake ferrule corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel rim damaged

offside rear wing dented

oil leak

rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,007 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,630 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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L871 RMY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 L871 RMY, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L871 RMY registered?

L871 RMY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L871 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L871 RMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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