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J206 GCX

1991 Vauxhall Astramax

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astramax50,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 GCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,138 miles

front no plate cracked. † o/s/f tyre close to legal limet on inner edge. † o/s/r tyre cracking and slightly distorted.

fuel filler hose perished. † rear axle steady arm bar bushers worn.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,212 miles

front shockers weak †front pipe has temp repair †rear a/roll bushes worn

Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,171 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe has been repaired †rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2005 57,925 miles

no dash warning light for main beam †front no. plate cracked †slight corrosion n/s main and rear brake pipes †nsr flexi hose slight worn †front cross member corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2005 57,859 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front no. plate cracked †no dash warning light for main beam †slight corrosion on rear and n/s main brake pipes †front cross member corroding †slight bind osf brake

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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J206 GCX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 50,578 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 J206 GCX, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J206 GCX registered?

J206 GCX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J206 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J206 GCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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