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BEZ 7240

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 7240
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 113,018 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 106,373 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

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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BEZ 7240 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 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 BEZ 7240, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BEZ 7240 registered?

BEZ 7240 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is BEZ 7240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 7240 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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