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G168 XMJ

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,339 mi
Last recorded107,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 XMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,007 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of car and previous repairs have been under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,007 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake flex hose ferrules slightly corroded

underside of car has been under sealed for protection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 107,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 107,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 10,700 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,700 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,007 miles

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

both front fuel pipes rubbing on track control arm

off side rear hand brake return spring missing

Fail 13 Dec 2005 107,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front fuel pipes rubbing on track control arm

off side rear hand brake return spring missing

Fail 9 Dec 2005 107,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both fuel pipes rubbing on track control arm

off side rear hand brake return spring missing

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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G168 XMJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 G168 XMJ, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G168 XMJ registered?

G168 XMJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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