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J10 EHH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 EHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 136,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 136,218 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 123,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 114,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 114,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 106,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J10 EHH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J10 EHH, 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 J10 EHH registered?

J10 EHH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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