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J141 EGC

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,955 mi
Last recorded92,955 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 EGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

many areas corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,916 miles

signs of corrosion. front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

battery suspect

brake hose ferrules corroding -offside rear very marginal

rear steel brake pipes corroding

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

battery suspect

brake hose ferrules corroding -offside rear very marginal

rear steel brake pipes corroding

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake hose ferrules corroding -offside rear marginal

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake hose ferrules corroding -offside rear marginal

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,983 miles

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

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules marginal corrosion

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules marginal corrosion

signs of standing -perishing corrosion and welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,246 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules and rear of nearside sill

Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules and rear of nearside sill

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,171 miles

some perishing and corrosion-especially to rear ends of sills and rear brake hoses and pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,954 miles

some imbalance rear brakes

some perishing and corrosion -especially to rear brake pipes and hose ferrules

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,183 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrules marginal corrosion

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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J141 EGC is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J141 EGC, 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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J141 EGC is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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