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J182 OLJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 95,703 miles

n/s o/s rear chassis is corrodid

Fail 7 Feb 2006 95,567 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear service & parking brake require attention

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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J182 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J182 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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What year was J182 OLJ registered?

J182 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J182 OLJ safe to buy?

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