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J254 LKF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 LKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,363 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,363 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,011 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,399 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,399 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 83,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,938 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 83,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,244 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,909 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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J254 LKF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J254 LKF, 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 J254 LKF registered?

J254 LKF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J254 LKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J254 LKF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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