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J160 PNA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,107 mi
Last recorded125,107 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 PNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 125,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,760 miles

Brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded.( both rear and offside front)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 115,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded.( both rear and offside front)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 114,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 112,336 miles

*age cracks on off/side rear tyre walls*

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 112,336 miles

*age cracks on off/side rear tyre walls*

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 110,075 miles

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 PNA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J160 PNA, 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 PNA registered?

J160 PNA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 1991.

Is J160 PNA safe to buy?

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