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J122 CYD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,291 mi
Last recorded107,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 CYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 107,280 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,134 miles

both metal brake pipes that run from front to rear have advanced corrosion

engine management lamp is on

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have slight play

o/s/r reverse lamp lens is holed

Fail 16 Nov 2009 107,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both metal brake pipes that run from front to rear have advanced corrosion

engine management lamp is on

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have slight play

o/s/r reverse lamp lens is holed

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r lamp lense slihtly damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2008 101,595 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

o/s/r lamp lense slihtly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,376 miles

advance corrosion on both body sills

Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advance corrosion on both body sills

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,388 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 82,388 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

no revevse lights

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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J122 CYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J122 CYD, 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 J122 CYD registered?

J122 CYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 1991.

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