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J231 DCA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 DCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 85,339 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

radiator crossmember corrodeing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,594 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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J231 DCA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J231 DCA, 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 J231 DCA registered?

J231 DCA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J231 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 DCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J231 DCA have outstanding finance?

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