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B20 RWJ

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,594 mi
Last recorded51,594 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,594 miles

under body surface corrosion, signs of corrosion on n/s/f wing and rear arches

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,951 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,005 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Mar 2018 49,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,668 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,668 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,145 miles

nearside headlight held in place

Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,092 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,954 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,954 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,204 miles

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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B20 RWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B20 RWJ, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 RWJ registered?

B20 RWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for B20 RWJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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