1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · P898 GJF
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 129,286 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P898 GJF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2013
- 129,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P898 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P898 GJF) between January 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
P898 GJF Mileage History
- 05/01/200688,015 mi
- 08/01/200795,844 mi+7,829 mi
- 10/01/2008103,693 mi+7,849 mi
- 13/01/2009110,623 mi+6,930 mi
- 04/01/2010115,696 mi+5,073 mi
- 08/01/2010115,696 mi
- 13/12/2010120,377 mi+4,681 mi
- 18/12/2010120,377 mi
- 20/12/2011124,662 mi+4,285 mi
- 18/12/2012127,404 mi+2,742 mi
- 18/12/2012127,404 mi
- 19/12/2013129,286 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 5,189 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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