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J21 TJH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 90,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 90,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 90,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 89,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,639 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seal rusty

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r seal rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,159 miles

n/s/r seal rusty

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r seal rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2010 87,218 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2009 138,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 137,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 6 Jun 2008 137,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 132,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 117,201 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 117,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 117,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body kit fitted

knocking on steering when rocking

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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J21 TJH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J21 TJH, 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 J21 TJH registered?

J21 TJH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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