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J127 YSA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 YSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,949 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,368 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 68,790 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 68,790 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 YSA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

J127 YSA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J127 YSA safe to buy?

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