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J249 WHO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 WHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s door mirror damaged. some front brake imbalance.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 49,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

center to front exhaust joint slightly loose

corrosion to- outer sills, front floors, n/s/r inner wheel arch, rear underside sills, front and rear chassis legs

n/s/r tyre worn on outer eges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 471,122 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,112 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

center exhaust section slightly loose at joints

corrosion to o/s center floor and rear underside sills

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

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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J249 WHO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,699cc 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 J249 WHO, 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 J249 WHO registered?

J249 WHO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J249 WHO safe to buy?

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