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J146 MKJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 104,207 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blade rubbers ends split slightly

near side rear door slightly difficult to release / open / at times

off side rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished /deteriorated

rear number plate lamp bulb slightly dim/output low???

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,207 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blade rubbers ends split slightly

near side rear door slightly difficult to release / open / at times

off side rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished /deteriorated

rear number plate lamp bulb slightly dim/output low???

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,900 miles

1. slight marking on nearside screen 2.sone bounce on front shocks 3. nearside front outer sill rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wiper blades rubbers ends split slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,240 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

rear silencer corroded inside/blocked up slightly /fibers adrift/could block up.

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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J146 MKJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J146 MKJ, 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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J146 MKJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 1991.

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