1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P277 RCA
1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 147,343 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P277 RCA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2009
- 147,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P277 RCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astra (P277 RCA) between April 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.
P277 RCA Mileage History
- 06/04/2006109,449 mi
- 06/04/2006109,449 mi
- 09/05/2007121,629 mi+12,180 mi
- 10/05/2007121,629 mi
- 14/11/2008134,853 mi+13,224 mi
- 17/11/2008134,857 mi+4 mi
- 01/12/2009147,343 mi+12,486 mi
- 02/12/2009147,343 mi
Average of roughly 10,358 miles per year across 8 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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