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J178 OLJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil level is low.

water level low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,596 miles

Both rear inner wings are rusty

Corrosion starting both sills

Different size tyres are fitted on front and rear axles

Front shockabsorbers are weak

N//s/r tyre is getting low on tread

Wiper linkage is worn

Fail 10 Aug 2007 32,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear inner wings are rusty

Corrosion starting both sills

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Front shockabsorbers are weak

Front shockabsorbers are weak

N/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Wiper linkaage worn

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,660 miles

Exhaust very weak at rear. †both front brake hoses are perished. †n/s/r tyre is low on tread. †corrossion in both sill at rear. †

Rear brake are out of balance. †

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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J178 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J178 OLJ, 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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J178 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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