MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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