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J777 ATK

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 ATK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,712 miles

wear both front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,710 miles

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

wear both front tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2009 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,855 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking o/s/f of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,655 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 56,966 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2005 56,966 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear tyres perrished

windscreen wipers poor

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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J777 ATK is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J777 ATK, 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 J777 ATK registered?

J777 ATK is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is J777 ATK safe to buy?

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