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P106 TBH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 TBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,278 miles

Both rear brake flexi hose ferruels corroded.

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2007 78,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexi hose ferruels corroded,

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,278 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

batttery requires attension

offside and nearside rear brake flexy hose ferrules slighty corroded

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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P106 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P106 TBH, 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 P106 TBH registered?

P106 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P106 TBH safe to buy?

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