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J230 KKL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,609 mi
Last recorded279,609 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 KKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 279,609 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 14 Nov 2007 272,119 miles

corrosion around o/s/r spring mount.

n/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 261,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 261,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 253,290 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 253,288 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J230 KKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J230 KKL, 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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J230 KKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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