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NIL 5449

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5449
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

note;brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

note;brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,233 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,603 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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NIL 5449 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NIL 5449, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 5449 registered?

NIL 5449 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 5449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 5449 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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