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J138 MCV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 MCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

slight corrosion on all four inner wheel arches

sump damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

slight corrosion on all four inner wheel arches

sump damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,625 miles

Battery tray slightly corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2007 61,783 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J138 MCV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J138 MCV, 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 J138 MCV registered?

J138 MCV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J138 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 MCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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