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J121 PCK

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,671 mi
Last recorded134,671 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 PCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door not opening

underbody very rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2009 134,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door not opening

underbody very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,675 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jun 2008 126,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2007 119,456 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 119,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 25 May 2006 11,321 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front x mounting corroded

o/s ball joint boot split

Fail 25 May 2006 11,321 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front x mounting corroded

o/s ball joint boot split

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J121 PCK is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J121 PCK, 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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J121 PCK is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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