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J251 MJL

1992 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

242,889 mi
Last recorded242,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Opel Astra117,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 MJL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 242,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

wear in handbrake lever pivot point advise further investigation

Pass 29 May 2009 209,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 209,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 204,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 201,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

f/brake discs deteriated

windscreen lightly scratched & blades deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2006 197,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 197,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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J251 MJL is a 1992 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 117,515 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J251 MJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 34 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J251 MJL registered?

J251 MJL is a 1992 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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