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J227 WKU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 WKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 136,769 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

fuel hoses fouling steering rach

Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,827 miles

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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J227 WKU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 J227 WKU, 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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J227 WKU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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