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J283 DUY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 DUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,598 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,090 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -BADLY AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH - BADLY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower SILL -COORODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 51,090 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -BADLY AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH - BADLY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower SILL -COORODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

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

SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET EFFIENCY

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,320 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,900 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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J283 DUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J283 DUY, 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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J283 DUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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