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P964 JBD

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,596 mi
Last recorded153,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 153,596 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 153,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

195/55/15 n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

auxilary belt cracking slightly

front numberplate slightly damaged

front upper mcpherson bushes splitting

n/s/f brake warning sensor detatched

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe underneath vehicle slightly corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush seperating

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edgee slightly,cuts in tyre and on inner wall,tread starting to seperate slightly

slight corrosion on rear spring mounting points

vaccuum hose underneath vehicle insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,715 miles

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

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

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

handbrake operation feels very rough

Fail 24 Oct 2007 145,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

handbrake operation feels very rough

Pass 3 Oct 2006 136,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 126,016 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 125,672 miles

Centre Front Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Chassis Both rears corroded around coil springs seats.

Front and rear brake hoses corroded at metal unions slightly.

tyres ciose to limits [fronts] both.

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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P964 JBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P964 JBD, 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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P964 JBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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