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J230 PRD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,127 mi
Last recorded44,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 PRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes corroded, offside front body sill corroded and holed ,not in prescribed areas bonnet saftey catch inoperative,

Fail 26 Jul 2008 44,127 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes corroded, offside front body sill corroded and holed ,not in prescribed areas bonnet saftey catch inoperative,

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s+n/s steel brake pipes some corrosion

offside front bodysill slight corrosion

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 PRD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PRD, 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 J230 PRD registered?

J230 PRD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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