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J30 MRC

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 MRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2010 119,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,322 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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J30 MRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J30 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 MRC registered?

J30 MRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is J30 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 MRC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J30 MRC have outstanding finance?

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