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G171 YMJ

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,914 mi
Last recorded55,914 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 YMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,914 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,492 miles

off side rear wkeel arch rusty and corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,431 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,461 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,463 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,024 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,393 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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G171 YMJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G171 YMJ, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G171 YMJ registered?

G171 YMJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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