No, P285 MJN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P285 MJN?

The MOT for P285 MJN is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 October 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of P285 MJN?

The recorded mileage for P285 MJN is 176,152 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P285 MJN ULEZ compliant?

No, P285 MJN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · P285 MJN

P285 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 176,152 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/10/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 176,152 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/10/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 176,152 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1686cc

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P285 MJN Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2009
176,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P285 MJN Mileage History

14/10/2006142,477 mi
18/10/2006142,495 mi+18 mi
03/10/2007152,770 mi+10,275 mi
09/10/2007152,911 mi+141 mi
20/10/2008162,368 mi+9,457 mi
22/10/2008162,452 mi+84 mi
26/10/2009175,981 mi+13,529 mi
31/10/2009176,152 mi+171 mi

Average of roughly 11,052 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P285 MJN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:30

MOT Analysis

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 (P285 MJN) between October 2006 and October 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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