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J479 HNP

1992 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,280 mi
Last recorded50,280 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astramax58,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 HNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2007 50,280 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front doorstays/rooftop and door surround are corroded

nearside rear tyre wall perished

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 24 May 2006 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2006 49,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front door checkstrap broken

rear arches are corroded

roof corroded

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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J479 HNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 J479 HNP, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J479 HNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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