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J22 KJJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 KJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,772 miles

Under body and brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2025 42,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Under body and brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2024 42,342 miles

Vehicle underbody and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2024 42,332 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Ns low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody and brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car under body heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 40,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes and under body heavily coated in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

winter tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle underside and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

winter tyres fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

winter tyres fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,787 miles

brake pipes and chassis heavily coated in grease

Fail 22 Aug 2016 33,787 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes and chassis heavily coated in grease

Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,552 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both macpherson top bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pipes and underside of car heavily undersealed

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both macpherson top bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pipes and underside of car heavily undersealed

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

car underbody and brakepipes heavily coated in underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,202 miles

car has been heavely undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal not alolowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody and brake pipes heavily coated in underseal not alolowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake imballance offside footbrake 50% low on efficiency

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,563 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2008 277,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,420 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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J22 KJJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J22 KJJ, 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 J22 KJJ registered?

J22 KJJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J22 KJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 KJJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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