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J120 LLW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 LLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts/components,pipes,sills,crossmemebers,subframes,servo,oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,120 miles

brakepipes,inner and outer sills,subframes,oil leak,brake hoses perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,120 miles

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

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

brakepipes,inner and outer sills,subframes,oil leak,brake hoses perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion to servo,subframes,sills,floorpans,sill steps,coilsprings,suspension arms,brake pipes,ferrules,brake hoses perishing,o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,468 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,arches,steps,coilsprings,ferrules

o/s/r tyre near the limit

Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,arches,steps,coilsprings,ferrules

o/s/r tyre near the limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

auxilary drivebelts perished

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pipe to flex hose rusty

offside mirror glass loose

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

rear shock absorber bushes badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,116 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 86,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,493 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 84,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap loose

slight binding on n/s/f brake

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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J120 LLW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 J120 LLW, 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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J120 LLW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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