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J142 FHU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 FHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,288 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR ALLOY ROADWHEEL IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE.

THE NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYREWALL IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE BUT THE CORDS ARE NOT EXPOSED.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 104,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYREWALL IS SHOWING SOME DAMAGE BUT THE CORDS ARE NOT EXPOSED.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 97,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J142 FHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J142 FHU, 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 J142 FHU registered?

J142 FHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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