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J26 GAP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,024 mi
Last recorded71,024 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,024 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 70,974 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,767 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,067 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,222 miles

Advise both front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,191 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Advise both front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise remedial repair to driveshaft gaitors due to seriousness of deteriation

centre seat belt removed for mot purpose vehicle still has correct seatbelt requirement for mot test

rear exhaust mount reqires attention cable tie is not a ideal mount still has 1 rubbersupporting box

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,481 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 21,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,150 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 17,150 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 15,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

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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J26 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J26 GAP, 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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J26 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 1991.

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