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LAZ 2298

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,174 mi
Last recorded178,174 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 2298
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 178,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 178,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 172,353 miles

n/s front tyre feathered

o/s front tyre close to limit

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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LAZ 2298 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAZ 2298, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAZ 2298 registered?

LAZ 2298 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 2298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 2298 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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