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J101 MFD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,535 mi
Last recorded69,535 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 MFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,535 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded and have had some kind of repair but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 69,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated but not insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front lower panel has slight corrosion to the offside near welded patch

Fuel Pipe/s corroded small pipe/s from tank to hose x 2 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch inner and outer areas have corrosion to cosmetic body panelling

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,105 miles

Front panel (lower) corroded at offside front

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and offside front inner and outer area of wheel arch corroded/repaired

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch area corroded/repaired

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil/fluid leak

Fail 20 May 2016 69,103 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front panel (lower) corroded at offside front

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and offside front inner and outer area of wheel arch corroded/repaired

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch area corroded/repaired

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil/fluid leak

Pass 29 May 2015 68,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 68,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,356 miles

Exhaust mounting/rubber broken but system is still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 67,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear inner archs behind rear wheels have excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 20 May 2014 67,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

frount cross member corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2011 64,583 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 64,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,977 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 55,570 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,959 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J101 MFD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MFD, 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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J101 MFD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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