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J120 VHN

1992 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,095 mi
Last recorded173,095 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 VHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 173,095 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front shock top rubber mounts, rubber starting to perish but no excess movement.

nearside track rod end ball joint boot split but no excess play.

offside front head lamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern.

rear washer not working well.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 167,313 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Front suspension strut top mounts are perished and splitting.

Nearside headlamp is not fully secure at lower mounting - (held in place with tape).

Offside headlamp lens is cracked.

Offside mirror is held in place with tape.

Steering feels a little sloppy and vague but cannot find reason.

Throttle is sticking slightly.

Windscreen is stone chipped at centre and nearside.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 167,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front suspension strut top mounts are perished and splitting.

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside headlamp is not fully secure at lower mounting - (held in place with tape).

Offside headlamp lens is cracked.

Offside mirror is held in place with tape.

Steering feels a little sloppy and vague but cannot find reason.

Throttle is sticking slightly.

Windscreen is stone chipped at centre and nearside.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 167,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Front suspension strut top mounts are perished and splitting.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp lens is cracked.

Offside rear foot brake efficiency is a little low - (N/S=280 O/S=180)

Steering feels a little sloppy and vague but cannot find reason.

Windscreen is stone chipped at centre and nearside.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 157,023 miles

Alternator belt is fairly slack.

Exhaust emissions level only just passed metered test at second attempt - very close to max limit.

VT32 advisory notice issued with test number 520656637264 on 24/08/2007 is still applicable.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 157,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front strut top mounting rubbers are very perished, although not allowing excessive movement.

Fuel injector feed pipes are fairly corroded.

Nearside steering track rod end gaiter is split.

Windscreen has stone chip at centre - within mot limit.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 146,165 miles

Front strut top rubber mounts are perishing.

Fuel injector pipes are fairly corroded.

Horn is not very loud.

Metal brake pipe at left hand side of bulkhead is fairly rusty.

Nearside steering track rod end gaiter is split.

Offside door mirror is in poor condition.

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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J120 VHN is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 106,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J120 VHN, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J120 VHN is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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