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J307 SBW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,541 mi
Last recorded160,541 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 SBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 160,541 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front top strut rubber mountings deteriorated

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front suspension soft

Fuel smell from camcover breather hose split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Offside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

Oil leak

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads look to be worn low

n/s outer sill is showing signs of corrosion at rear

outer petrol flap broken/cracked

stone hole and condensation in n/s headlamp but light output and beam pattern only slightly affected

Fail 17 Jul 2009 151,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads look to be worn low

n/s outer sill is showing signs of corrosion at rear

o/s/r wheel has signs of fluid leak but brake fluid reservoir is still above min.mark

outer petrol flap broken/cracked

stone hole and condensation in n/s headlamp but light output and beam pattern only slightly affected

Pass 6 Aug 2008 143,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 143,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 130,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall split buy not exposing ply or cord

Fail 13 Jul 2006 97,643 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a split in sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 22 Jul 2005 83,667 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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J307 SBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J307 SBW, 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 J307 SBW registered?

J307 SBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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