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J330 VPU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 VPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,580 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside headlight lamp condensation

Fail 1 Apr 2010 90,576 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside front headlamp condensation

Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,516 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,576 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery faulty

both rear wheel arches very rusty

engine oil leaks

handbrake outer cables deteriorating

instrument cluster faulty

rear metal brake pipes rusted

rear rubber fuel hose from fuel pump to filter cracked

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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J330 VPU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J330 VPU, 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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J330 VPU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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