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J378 GCP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 GCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,478 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 12,103 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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J378 GCP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 J378 GCP, 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 J378 GCP registered?

J378 GCP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J378 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J378 GCP 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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