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97DL5828

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97DL5828
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2006 100,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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97DL5828 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 97DL5828, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 97DL5828 registered?

97DL5828 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is 97DL5828 safe to buy?

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