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N484 HRV

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 HRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,402 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,580 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,226 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,234 miles

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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N484 HRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N484 HRV, 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 N484 HRV registered?

N484 HRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is N484 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 HRV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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