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J81 ROK

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 ROK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,445 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both side sill covered with plastic cover

rear boot floor covered with underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2012 104,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,786 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 86,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,604 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

offside front ABS sensor is chafed

steering pivot has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,982 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

offside front ABS sensor is chafed

steering pivot has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2008 73,769 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

very slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

very slight surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,299 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 71,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly 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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J81 ROK is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 J81 ROK, 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 J81 ROK registered?

J81 ROK is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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