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J852 XAJ

1992 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,252 mi
Last recorded120,252 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Opel Astra117,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 XAJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,252 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 120,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 113,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 104,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,183 miles

very slight rubber seperation to both track control arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,528 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,968 miles

Temporary masking kit fitted to headlights

Fail 3 Oct 2005 65,968 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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J852 XAJ is a 1992 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J852 XAJ, 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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J852 XAJ is a 1992 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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