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F77 PBH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,721 mi
Last recorded111,721 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 PBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2008 111,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 111,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 94,649 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f wiper blade split but still serviceable

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 May 2007 94,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f wiper blade split but still serviceable

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2006 80,109 miles

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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F77 PBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,686cc diesel 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 F77 PBH, 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 F77 PBH registered?

F77 PBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is F77 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F77 PBH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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