MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front sun visor not fully secured
slight dampnesson rear flexi fuel hose
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside sun visor not fully secured
slight dampness on offside rear flexi fuel hose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
damage to front windscreenin zoneA
knocking from steering through colomn
rear offside fog lamp not fully secure
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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J279 VVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J279 VVX, 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 J279 VVX registered?
J279 VVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 1991.
Is J279 VVX safe to buy?
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