MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.
front panel/cross member corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s mirror unit missing.
outer sills corroding.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.
front panel/cross member corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s mirror unit missing.
outer sills corroding.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s mirror unit missing.
o/s mirror unit starting to become insecure.
o/s+n/s headlights starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s/f top suspension mount starting to deteriorate.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J188 PLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J188 PLJ, 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 J188 PLJ registered?
J188 PLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 1991.
Is J188 PLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J188 PLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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