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P957 FRD

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 FRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,600 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear bumper valance corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 83,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear bumper valance corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,702 miles

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

advise brake pipes corroding.

advise pedal slighty soft.

advise rear valances holed and corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,199 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 65,199 miles

Exhaust has a major 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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P957 FRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P957 FRD, 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 P957 FRD registered?

P957 FRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P957 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 FRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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