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J666 GTE

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,564 mi
Last recorded190,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 190,564 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/R Chassis rair coroded (upper spring mounting area).

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded.

Oil cooler pipes coroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 190,289 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/R Chassis rair coroded (upper spring mounting area).

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded.

Oil cooler pipes coroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 181,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement/travel of brake pedal-may need adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Dec 2011 171,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2011 170,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 162,809 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 162,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2009 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 158,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 154,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 153,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle fitted wiyt plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Feb 2007 131,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,955 miles

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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J666 GTE is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 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 J666 GTE, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J666 GTE is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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