1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P448 JBC
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2000. Recorded mileage 107,285 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P448 JBC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2009
- 107,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P448 JBC Mileage History
- 14/08/200683,466 mi
- 30/08/200791,962 mi+8,496 mi
- 07/09/200791,965 mi+3 mi
- 01/10/200897,985 mi+6,020 mi
- 05/10/2009107,285 mi+9,300 mi
- 08/10/2009107,285 mi
Average of roughly 7,558 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P448 JBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P448 JBC) between August 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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