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J101 CYK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 CYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,917 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 81,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 73,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J101 CYK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J101 CYK, 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 J101 CYK registered?

J101 CYK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J101 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 CYK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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