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L923 GYN

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 GYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 141,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 141,126 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 127,482 miles

1) SMOKE SLIGHTLY HIGH †2)SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE †3)FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT SECURE

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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L923 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L923 GYN, 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 L923 GYN registered?

L923 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L923 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L923 GYN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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