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M14 PJF

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 PJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 114,733 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,703 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/brake pipes

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 104,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,452 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 78,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,107 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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M14 PJF is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M14 PJF, 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 M14 PJF registered?

M14 PJF is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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