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J8 XGB

1996 Vauxhall Adam

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests35 (32 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.4%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 XGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

32 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 42,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 52,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,458 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 26,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 19,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 48,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,896 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 44,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,769 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 34,145 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 34,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 32,368 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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J8 XGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Adam in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.4%.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 XGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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