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P108 HTV

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 HTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,159 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,139 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,592 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,592 miles

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

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,112 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 61,272 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 58,626 miles

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

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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P108 HTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P108 HTV, 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 P108 HTV registered?

P108 HTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 1997.

Is P108 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 HTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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