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J123 ENJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,814 mi
Last recorded6,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 ENJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 6,814 miles

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

tyres worn on edges

underside freshly blacked out areas

Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

roll bar bushes cracking on front

slight binding n/s/front brake

Fail 10 Oct 2007 3,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

roll bar bushes cracking on front

slight binding n/s/front brake

Pass 18 Oct 2006 881 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

outer cv boots perrishing

rear inner sills blacked

rear silencer baffles loose

welding both front floor corners

Pass 14 Oct 2005 97,946 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bushes poor

o/s/r chassis rusty

rear shock bushes poor

rear wheel arches rusty

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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J123 ENJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J123 ENJ, 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 J123 ENJ registered?

J123 ENJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J123 ENJ safe to buy?

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