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MRU 29P

1976 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRU 29P
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,712 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,717 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,806 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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MRU 29P is a 1976 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRU 29P, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRU 29P?

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What year was MRU 29P registered?

MRU 29P is a 1976 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is MRU 29P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRU 29P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRU 29P have outstanding finance?

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