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J101 PAD

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,099 mi
Last recorded190,099 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 PAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 190,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 190,091 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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J101 PAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 106,753 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 J101 PAD, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J101 PAD registered?

J101 PAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J101 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 PAD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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