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ALZ 7539

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7539
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,829 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high hand brake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2007 93,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise hand brake travel long

advise off side near side front metal brake pipes corroded in engine bay to inner arches unable to see enough to determine

advise off side near side rear metal brake pipes to wheel cyclinders corroded

oil staines around power steering pump area

wiper linkage noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front No plate in poor condition

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link boot split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear No plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,011 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 78,011 miles

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

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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ALZ 7539 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALZ 7539, 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 ALZ 7539 registered?

ALZ 7539 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 7539 safe to buy?

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