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M151 YWL

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 112,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,675 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 90,206 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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M151 YWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M151 YWL, 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 M151 YWL registered?

M151 YWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M151 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M151 YWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M151 YWL have outstanding finance?

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