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P538 MVS

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 MVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,309 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 134,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 127,759 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 127,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P538 MVS is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 P538 MVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P538 MVS?

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What year was P538 MVS registered?

P538 MVS is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is P538 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 MVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P538 MVS have outstanding finance?

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