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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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
diff noisy
rear exhaust mounting starting to perish
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
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
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)
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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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