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J327 GCR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,949 mi
Last recorded180,949 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 GCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2005 180,949 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front outer sill rusty and holed not in a prescribed area

nearside rear floor pan rusty

number plate lamp dim

park brake cables in poor condition

wishbone bushes starting to debond

Fail 26 Nov 2005 180,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bad oil leak under car

both front wishbone lower bushes debonding

handbrake cable nearside bunched up

hole in nearside rear inner arch/floor

leak off pipe damp

nearside rear tyre out of shape

number plate light is dim

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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J327 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J327 GCR, 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 J327 GCR registered?

J327 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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