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J174 XAN

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 XAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,755 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 132,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 128,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers over sills

Fail 6 May 2009 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

acceptable noise from o.s.f wheel bearing.

fuel hose to and from fuel filter perished and cracked not yet leaking.

n.s.r tyre wearing inner edge.

o.s.r shocker damp slightly.

only just passed kat test.

Pass 6 May 2009 119,928 miles

acceptable noise from o.s.f wheel bearing.

fuel hose to and from fuel filter perished and cracked not yet leaking.

n.s.r tyre wearing inner edge.

o.s.r shocker damp slightly.

only just passed kat test.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 108,356 miles

accecptable blow from front exhaust.

acceptable corrosion to both rear inner sills

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished.

n.s.f steel brake pipe corroded.

n.s.f tyre walls damaged.

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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J174 XAN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J174 XAN, 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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J174 XAN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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