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J653 MDV

1992 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astramax58,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 MDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,210 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,471 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 80,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2005 70,742 miles

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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J653 MDV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J653 MDV, 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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What year was J653 MDV registered?

J653 MDV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J653 MDV safe to buy?

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