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WJI 1522

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1522
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,283 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,414 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,035 miles

Both rear tyres and l/h front tyre are a very borderline pass and require immediate replacement.

Front shock absorbers weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

R/H front suspension wishbone rear bush dteriorated and a borderline pass. Requires replacement. L/H wishbone rear bush is deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,035 miles

Both rear tyres and l/h front tyre are a very borderline pass and require immediate replacement.

Front shock absorbers weak.

R/H front suspension wishbone rear bush dteriorated and a borderline pass. Requires replacement. L/H wishbone rear bush is deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,848 miles

nearside door mirror missing/broken

Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,848 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside door mirror missing/broken

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 66,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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WJI 1522 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJI 1522, 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 WJI 1522 registered?

WJI 1522 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WJI 1522 safe to buy?

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