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L588 JGS

1994 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

173,567 mi
Last recorded173,567 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astramax105,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 JGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 173,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 173,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r brake slightly binding

vee belt starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2021 173,337 miles

body damaged

both front shock absorbers starting to weep

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

tape to rear wheel archs

Fail 7 Oct 2021 173,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body damaged and corroded

both front shock absorbers starting to weep

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake hose starting to corrode

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

tape to rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,967 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 172,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 172,674 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 13 years old

Fail 29 Mar 2019 172,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 13 years old

Pass 3 Apr 2018 171,543 miles

Nearside Front sub frame starting to corrode

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

O/S front outer sill corroded

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

both rear tyres perished and 12 years old

knocking noise to upper steering column

Fail 3 Apr 2018 171,543 miles

Nearside Front sub frame starting to corrode

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

O/S front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished and 12 years old

knocking noise to upper steering column

Pass 10 Mar 2017 170,249 miles

N/S front sub-frame starting to corrode

O/S front inner tyre tread low

O/S rear inner tyre tread low

auxiliary drive belt perished and teeth missing

front number plate damaged

front shock absorbers damp

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2017 170,245 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front sub-frame starting to corrode

O/S front inner tyre tread low

O/S rear inner tyre tread low

auxiliary drive belt perished and teeth missing

front number plate damaged

front shock absorbers damp

rear exhaust mounting perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 167,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

auxiliary belt loose and missing teeth

engine covered with oil

Fail 25 Feb 2016 167,954 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured cable mounting in exhaust tunnel (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

auxiliary belt loose and missing teeth

engine covered with oil

Pass 3 Mar 2015 165,780 miles

both front track rod end gators perishing

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

fule tank and strap corroding

o/s front tyre slight wear on edges

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear chassie starting to corrode

rear exhaust mountain broken

slight handbrake travel

towbar cover broken

Fail 24 Feb 2015 165,773 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front track rod end gators perishing

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

fule tank and strap corroding

n/s front coil spring corroding

o/s front tyre slight wear on edges

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear chassie starting to corrode

rear exhaust mountain broken

slight handbrake travel

towbar cover broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 163,672 miles

Check strap missing on drivers door

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 163,668 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Check strap missing on drivers door

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 160,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel tank.

o/s/r wheel arch repair over corrosion for now.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 160,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel tank.

o/s/r wheel arch repair over corrosion for now.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 159,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s number plate light dull in operation.

rear wheel arch corroded on o/s.

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 159,190 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s number plate light dull in operation.

rear wheel arch corroded on o/s.

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 156,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both undersill corroded

corrosion around o/s/r spring hanger

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 156,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both undersill corroded

corrosion around o/s/r spring hanger

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,207 miles

diff noisy

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

Fail 23 Mar 2009 155,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

diff noisy

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2008 152,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 152,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s rear inner wing corroded

n/s rear top coil spring mounting repaired incorrectly

Pass 16 Mar 2007 145,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 145,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 139,973 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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L588 JGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 105,492 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L588 JGS, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L588 JGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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