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K379 BTM

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,061 mi
Last recorded8,061 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 BTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates are deteriorating

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,130 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 8,128 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank repaired

Fail 26 May 2006 60,167 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K379 BTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K379 BTM, 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.

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What year was K379 BTM registered?

K379 BTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K379 BTM safe to buy?

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