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J140 XWE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,600 mi
Last recorded78,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 XWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,600 miles

Both Rear Tyres dot 1991 Aged

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,522 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,307 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 57,307 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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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J140 XWE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J140 XWE, 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 J140 XWE registered?

J140 XWE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J140 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 XWE shows 9 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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