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J102 OLJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,164 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 17,076 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,283 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 10,283 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake servo contaminated with oil

front shock absorbers getting weak

offside front brake hose contaminatede with grease

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear chassis corroding by spring

oil leak on engine

rear number plate becoming insicure

slight bind in the offside front wheel

slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

slight bind on the offside rear wheel

slight damage to center rear seat belt

slight imbalance on the front brakes

slight leak on the nearside front outer cv boot

slight noise on the nearside rear wheel

slight play in the nearside front top mount

slight play in the offside front suspension top mount

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in the steering rack

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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J102 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J102 OLJ, 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 J102 OLJ registered?

J102 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J102 OLJ safe to buy?

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