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J270 DWP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 DWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 115,145 miles

tow bar rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2009 115,133 miles

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

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

tow bar rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2007 110,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 108,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J270 DWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J270 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J270 DWP registered?

J270 DWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J270 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J270 DWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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