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J167 RPY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,320 mi
Last recorded43,320 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 RPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,320 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

corrosion on floorpan sills and suspension mounts not holed at test

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 40,822 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,642 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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J167 RPY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J167 RPY, 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 J167 RPY registered?

J167 RPY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J167 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J167 RPY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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