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N374 JBF

1996 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astramax127,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 JBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 162,370 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 162,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 156,100 miles

Brake pipes/hoses and ferrels are starting to corrode

Engine and gearbox has heavey oil leaks

Steering wheel is worn

both front top suspension mountings are starting to split

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges and nearside is close to thge limit

both rear lower shock bushes are cracked

front anti roll bar bushes are cracked

front number plate is starting to de laminate

front wiper blades are starting to split

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is starting to separate

nearside front trackrod end dust cover is split

offside front wing mirror is slightly loose

strong smell of diesel in engine bay but no sign of a leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 148,486 miles

alternator faulty

Fail 27 Nov 2008 148,481 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

alternator faulty

engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2007 143,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2007 143,503 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 136,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2006 136,952 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 132,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 132,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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N374 JBF is a 1996 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 127,509 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 N374 JBF, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N374 JBF is a 1996 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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