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MJ09 RUR

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,822 mi
Last recorded61,822 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 61,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 51,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,423 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r drop link bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2020 44,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r and n/s/r drop link bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays engine cover and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 36,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 32,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished in treads

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 28,246 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished in treads

engine cover and plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust mounts corroded

park brake travel nearing limits

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2014 20,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 12,488 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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MJ09 RUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ09 RUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ09 RUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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