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J135 RPF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

195,341 mi
Last recorded195,341 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 RPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 195,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 195,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 191,941 miles

*both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion*

*near side front tyre worn on inner edges*

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 191,859 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

*both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion*

*near side front tyre worn on inner edge*

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 188,064 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 188,064 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 187,923 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) 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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J135 RPF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J135 RPF, 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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J135 RPF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 1991.

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