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K494 JMA

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 JMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,672 miles

n/s and o/s front strut top mountings rubbers crackesplit

o/s rear wheel arch corroded rough edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,672 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front strut top mountings rubbers crackesplit

o/s rear wheel arch corroded rough edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

damage to nearside sill

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

damage to nearside sill

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,256 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,267 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

slight cracking nearside front wishbone bush

Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,267 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

slight cracking nearside front wishbone bush

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,978 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear hub brake pipes covered in grease.

Slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,048 miles

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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K494 JMA is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K494 JMA, 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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What year was K494 JMA registered?

K494 JMA is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K494 JMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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