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J288 AUB

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,172 mi
Last recorded76,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 AUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine management light stays on

nearside front wing damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

nearsie front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 27 Oct 2006 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside front wing damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 2 Nov 2005 72,026 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INTERMITANT FLASHING ON

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J288 AUB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 J288 AUB, 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 J288 AUB registered?

J288 AUB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J288 AUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 AUB 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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