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J126 JRV

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,063 mi
Last recorded145,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 JRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 145,063 miles

corrosion rear of vehicle not within proscribed areas

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2008 145,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

corrosion rear of vehicle not within proscribed areas

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2007

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear arches are corroided but not considered a danger to other road users or to effect the brakes or steering

Fail 16 Jan 2007 141,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear arches are corroided but not considered a danger to other road users or to effect brakes or steering

Pass 25 Jan 2006 137,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 136,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion appearing underneath vehicle. floor, inner sills, suspension components etc

near side rear lower shock absorber bushes spliting

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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J126 JRV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J126 JRV, 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 J126 JRV registered?

J126 JRV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J126 JRV safe to buy?

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