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J119 OLJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 89,277 miles

corrosion has formed at the offside front floor pan seam.

front exhaust pipe bracket has a missing fastener , system adequately supported.

offside and nearside front anti roll bar outer linkage bushes ages/deteriorated.

offside front door mirror glass cracked.

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread.

offside rear tyre sidewalls scuffed.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

restricted travel on the offside front side window.

spare tyre wheel rim damaged.

tyre tread becoming aged/perished at the nearside rear.

windscreen wiper mechanism noisy in operation

Fail 17 May 2018 89,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion has formed at the offside front floor pan seam.

front exhaust pipe bracket has a missing fastener , system adequately supported.

offside and nearside front anti roll bar outer linkage bushes ages/deteriorated.

offside front door mirror glass cracked.

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread.

offside rear tyre sidewalls scuffed.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

restricted travel on the offside front side window.

spare tyre wheel rim damaged.

tyre tread becoming aged/perished at the nearside rear.

Pass 20 May 2017 88,456 miles

Offside Front wiper blade judders in operation.

corrosion has formed on the offside front floor pan seam, adjacent to the lower track control arm rear mounting.

corrosion has formed on the offside rear wheel arch.

fastener missing on the front exhaust downpipe, system adequately supported.

nearside and offside front outer roll bar linkage bushes are aged/deteriorated advise attention.

offside front door mirror glass cracked.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at centre of vehicle advise attention.

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread.

offside rear tyre scuffed on inner and outer sidewalls.

outer rim of spare wheel damaged.

outer sill damaged/dented at the nearside front.

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket aged/perished.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2016 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fastener missing at front exhaust section downpipe; however system adequately supported.

nearside headlamp aim close to upper limit

offside front inner tyre tread worn

rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated/ perished at rear section

Fail 16 May 2016 87,148 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear of engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fastener missing at front exhaust section downpipe; however system adequately supported.

nearside front inner tyre tread worn prematurely

nearside headlamp aim close to upper limit

offside front inner tyre tread worn prematurely

rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated/ perished at rear section

Pass 9 May 2015 85,894 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion formed at offside rear outer sill

front tyre pressures low prior to test

offside brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

parking brake release button deteriorated

rear wiper blade deterioated

some brake pipe supporting clips broken (pipe adequately supported)

spare wheel rim damaged and tyre worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,121 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 82,178 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 80,414 miles

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

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,775 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 75,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,336 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,741 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 72,741 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 71,801 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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J119 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J119 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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J119 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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