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FIJ 7082

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIJ 7082
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,496 miles

Brake load valve stiff

Centre to rear exhaust joint poor

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,071 miles

Power steering pipes weeping at rack (bulkhead)

Pass 8 May 2006 55,513 miles

Power steering pipes weeping

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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FIJ 7082 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FIJ 7082, 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 FIJ 7082 registered?

FIJ 7082 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is FIJ 7082 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIJ 7082 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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