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J274 DWP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,480 mi
Last recorded194,480 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 DWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 194,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 184,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 184,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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J274 DWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J274 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 J274 DWP registered?

J274 DWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J274 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J274 DWP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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