1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R794 HRF
1998 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 96,172 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,172 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
R794 HRF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2008
- 96,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R794 HRF Mileage History
- 02/10/200691,830 mi
- 06/10/200691,851 mi+21 mi
- 09/05/200896,172 mi+4,321 mi
Average of roughly 2,712 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R794 HRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astra (R794 HRF) between October 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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