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L179 LUX

1994 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,976 mi
Last recorded127,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 LUX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 127,976 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 127,243 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 115,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 104,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 104,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,799 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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L179 LUX is a 1994 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 120,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L179 LUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 32 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L179 LUX registered?

L179 LUX is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L179 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 LUX shows 6 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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