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M186 TYC

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2007 98,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 90,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,158 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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M186 TYC is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M186 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M186 TYC registered?

M186 TYC is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M186 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M186 TYC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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