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BRT 800Y

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 800Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 141,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 141,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyers perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyer worn lump on inner edge

oil over max, told to continue

Pass 2 Feb 2006 123,316 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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BRT 800Y is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 BRT 800Y, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRT 800Y registered?

BRT 800Y is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BRT 800Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 800Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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