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J124 SBM

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,712 mi
Last recorded165,712 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2007 165,712 miles

Both front metal brake pipes have signs of corrosion,

Both front suspension leg top mounts. showing signs of splitting.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of corrosion of both rear wheel arches.

Fail 17 Mar 2007 165,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Both front suspension leg top mounts, showing signs of splitting.

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

Signs of corrosion of both rear wheel arches.

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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J124 SBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J124 SBM, 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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What year was J124 SBM registered?

J124 SBM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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