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J329 GCR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,068 mi
Last recorded91,068 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 GCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,068 miles

both outer sills corroded

offside front floor pan heavily corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2008 84,987 miles

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

centre exhaust system corroded

corrosion in floor pans

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked and debonding

nearside rear metal brake line corroded

offside front metal brake line corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,987 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

corrosion in floor pans

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked and debonding

nearside rear metal brake line corroded

offside front metal brake line corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,302 miles

corrosion in inner rear wheel arches

corrosion in outer sills

front brakes slightly out of balance

front flexi brake hoses cracked

front top suspension mounts rubber bushes cracked

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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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J329 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J329 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 J329 GCR registered?

J329 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 1991.

Is J329 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J329 GCR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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