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N555 TSS

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,364 mi
Last recorded127,364 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 TSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 127,364 miles

Engine pulley making a noise o/s/f.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine pulley making a noise o/s/f.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,467 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 117,113 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 117,106 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 11,101 miles

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

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

noise around cambelt area

Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,101 miles

noise around cambelt area

Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,482 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 87,579 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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N555 TSS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 N555 TSS, 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 N555 TSS registered?

N555 TSS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is N555 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 TSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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