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N666 RAD

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 RAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,127 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes rusty dry advise to wax oil to protect

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,127 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes rusty dry advise to wax oil to protect

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil

Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,555 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,530 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 67,530 miles

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

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

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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N666 RAD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N666 RAD, 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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N666 RAD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N666 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 RAD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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