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H279 JKC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 JKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 66,074 miles

battery insecure

near side number plate lamp cover missing

near side rear tyre starting to deterioate

Fail 19 Jul 2005 68,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

battery insecure

near side number plate cover missing

off side wiper arm worn

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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H279 JKC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 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 H279 JKC, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H279 JKC registered?

H279 JKC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H279 JKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 JKC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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