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J354 NFH

1992 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astramax58,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 NFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight rear inner corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,791 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 59,791 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area 3 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 57,712 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,097 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread low and perished

o/s and n/s rear body corroded - not structural

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread low and perished

o/s and n/s rear body corroded - not structural

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,607 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes only just met balance requirements after adjustment

slight nearside and offside corrosion rear body not structural

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,607 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight nearside and offside corrosion rear body not structural

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,167 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,167 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,344 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,344 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,839 miles

handbrake slight traval

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake slight traval

Fail 31 Mar 2012 42,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,722 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front headlamps dim.

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded.

o/s and n/s rear inner valance corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,614 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,737 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astramax?

Based on 6,888 MOT tests across 2,089 vehicles.

58.8%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 909
constant velocity joint gaiter split 530
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
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J354 NFH is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J354 NFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J354 NFH is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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