1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S239 LJT
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 79,829 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
S239 LJT Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2012
- 79,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S239 LJT Mileage History
- 15/11/200654,417 mi
- 31/01/200859,025 mi+4,608 mi
- 31/01/200859,025 mi
- 11/02/200960,194 mi+1,169 mi
- 12/02/200960,197 mi+3 mi
- 03/02/201064,081 mi+3,884 mi
- 03/02/201064,081 mi
- 12/10/201279,823 mi+15,742 mi
- 15/10/201279,829 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,295 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
S239 LJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (S239 LJT) between November 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.