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JBZ 3706

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 3706
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,736 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 119,736 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 114,775 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear wheel arches starting to corroed. †

both sides track rod ends rubber covers split.

both sides wish bone rear bushes starting to perish. †

hand brake comes up a bit high.

o/s/f inner wing starting to corroed.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. †

o/s/r/outer door sill starting to corroed.

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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JBZ 3706 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 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 JBZ 3706, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBZ 3706 registered?

JBZ 3706 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is JBZ 3706 safe to buy?

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