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P108 MPO

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 MPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 120,967 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 120,967 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,407 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,407 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P108 MPO, 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 MPO registered?

P108 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P108 MPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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