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J365 EGU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,771 mi
Last recorded54,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ365 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,771 miles

Advise attention to nearside windscreen wiper arm drive bearing.

Advise engine idle speed high.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,627 miles

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

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

Advise attention to nearside windscreen wiper arm drive bearing.

Advise degrease and resecure nearside constant velocity gaiter.

Advise engine idle speed high.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,514 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,107 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 41,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J365 EGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J365 EGU, 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 J365 EGU registered?

J365 EGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 1991.

Is J365 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J365 EGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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