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J165 JDL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,195 mi
Last recorded187,195 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 JDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 187,195 miles

both sills and all wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 178,584 miles

nearside inner constant velosity joint gaitor split

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 178,584 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside inner constant velosity joint gaitor split

offside handbrake cable corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 167,746 miles

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

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2005 162,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to check all steering and suspension due to plastic under tray

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Sep 2005 162,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to check all steering and suspension due to plastic under tray

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

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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J165 JDL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J165 JDL, 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 J165 JDL registered?

J165 JDL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 1991.

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