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P107 XGC

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 140,701 miles

both front brake pads getting low

both front shock absorbers seem slightly soft

both rear light units showing very slight white light

corrosion started to both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills

front & rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

strong advise centre box split & blowing

strong advise nearside front wishbone rear bush unbonded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 140,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake pads getting low

both front shock absorbers seem slightly soft

both rear light units showing very slight white light

corrosion started to both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills

front & rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

strong advise centre box split & blowing

strong advise nearside front wishbone rear bush unbonded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 134,217 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 134,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,365 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 127,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,636 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 111,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,680 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 95,263 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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P107 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P107 XGC, 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 P107 XGC registered?

P107 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P107 XGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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