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J131 CYD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,791 mi
Last recorded121,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 CYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 121,791 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges and on legal limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 112,624 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 95,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,959 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 75,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

o/s rear wheel rim damage

side skirt fitted sill not check fully

Fail 12 Sep 2005 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/front/brake/hose/twisyed

n/s/strut/top/bearing/slight/wear

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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J131 CYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J131 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 J131 CYD registered?

J131 CYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J131 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J131 CYD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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