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L30 JTA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear tyes were low in pressure

nail in nearside rear tyre and treads slightly distorted

nearside front side light dim

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush becoming unbonded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door mirror cover missing offside door mirror loose

rear number plate becoming poor

Pass 2 Sep 2006 72,910 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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L30 JTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 L30 JTA, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L30 JTA registered?

L30 JTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is L30 JTA safe to buy?

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