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J3 NCY

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 121,555 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,971 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 88,476 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s sill srarting to corrod

Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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J3 NCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,799cc 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 J3 NCY, 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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J3 NCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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