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M279 SUJ

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2005
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 SUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2005 89,166 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 89,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

centre & rear exhaust section started to corrode up.

nearside & offside front brake disc corroded/pitted/glaze up

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen. †

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipe started to corrode up.

nearside front floor section slightly started to corrode up.

offside front suspension lower arm inner baack bushes started to crack up lift.

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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M279 SUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M279 SUJ, 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 M279 SUJ registered?

M279 SUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is M279 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 SUJ shows 2 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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