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J223 SAC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,159 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

driver door slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,341 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,414 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,412 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,378 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,388 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2009 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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J223 SAC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J223 SAC, 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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J223 SAC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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