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J16 VSF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,661 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Fouling drive shaft (1.9.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Fouling handbrake cable (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroded where visible

Underbody heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Vehicle floor weakening

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,408 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,034 miles

exhaust noisy

rear windows tinted

suspension lowered

unable to check boot floor area due to large speakers in boot

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,063 miles

both cv boots cracking

exhaust noisey

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J16 VSF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J16 VSF, 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 J16 VSF registered?

J16 VSF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J16 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 VSF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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