1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · M278 RJB
1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1995. Recorded mileage 69,588 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1400cc
M278 RJB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2024
- 69,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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M278 RJB Mileage History
- 28/09/200659,032 mi
- 28/09/200659,032 mi
- 01/10/200759,946 mi+914 mi
- 02/10/200861,309 mi+1,363 mi
- 05/10/200962,195 mi+886 mi
- 21/09/201062,823 mi+628 mi
- 21/09/201062,823 mi
- 04/10/201163,341 mi+518 mi
- 05/10/201263,520 mi+179 mi
- 21/10/201363,657 mi+137 mi
- 20/10/201463,785 mi+128 mi
- 22/10/201563,976 mi+191 mi
- 30/11/201664,004 mi+28 mi
- 22/05/201864,064 mi+60 mi
- 25/05/201864,064 mi
- 31/05/201964,173 mi+109 mi
- 07/07/202064,913 mi+740 mi
- 07/07/202064,913 mi
- 08/07/202165,695 mi+782 mi
- 28/06/202265,817 mi+122 mi
- 05/07/202367,189 mi+1,372 mi
- 07/07/202367,189 mi
- 04/07/202469,588 mi+2,399 mi
Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
M278 RJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Astra (M278 RJB) between September 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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