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J388 SMO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion forming at rear chassis rails above coil spring fixing

damage to o/s/f headlamp lens

puncture repair made to o/s/f tyre

rear washer and wiper not working,blade torn

various weld repairs throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,054 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sill panel have been repaired by welding

corrosion forming on rear chassis rails neer suspension mounts

front slam panel has been repaired by welding

n/s/f inner wing has been repaired by welding

o/s/f tyre has been puncture repaired

rear wiper blade torn

some damage to o/s/f headlamp glass

some perrishing to both front top shock mounts

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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J388 SMO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J388 SMO, 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 J388 SMO registered?

J388 SMO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J388 SMO safe to buy?

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