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J127 FOU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,386 mi
Last recorded51,386 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,940 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2007 49,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes signs of cracking

front pads near limits

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,445 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s outer sill corr/weak

rear chassis legs very rusty

rear under sill have been under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,330 miles

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

oil leak †

Fail 9 Jul 2005 38,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J127 FOU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J127 FOU, 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 J127 FOU registered?

J127 FOU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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