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J160 MFC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,815 mi
Last recorded2,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 2,815 miles

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

both rear outer wheel archs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s/r chassis box section corroded above spring mounting

o/s/f chassis box section corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator leaking

surface corrosion n/s main brake pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2008 2,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer wheel archs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s/r chassis box section corroded above spring mounting

o/s/f chassis box section corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator leaking

surface corrosion n/s main brake pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 99,898 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

advise to service all brakes

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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J160 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 J160 MFC, 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 J160 MFC registered?

J160 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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