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R855 BBH

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,056 mi
Last recorded146,056 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 BBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,056 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front upper shock absorber bush de-teriorated

offside front top shock absorber rubber de-teriorated

offside front wing lower part holed

slight movement in the drivers seat

Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 131,078 miles

both front top shock rubbers perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear trye sidewall perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,837 miles

both top front shock mounts perished

Fail 24 Sep 2007 124,837 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both top front shock mounts perished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 118,024 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 118,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R855 BBH is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R855 BBH, 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 R855 BBH registered?

R855 BBH is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R855 BBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 BBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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