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P100 JEP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,554 mi
Last recorded103,554 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 JEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 103,554 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,944 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 93,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,087 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 87,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,938 miles

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

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

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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P100 JEP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P100 JEP, 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 P100 JEP registered?

P100 JEP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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