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J391 YHL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,269 mi
Last recorded76,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 YHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 76,269 miles

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Fail 3 Aug 2007 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear arch corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,443 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 64,355 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J391 YHL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J391 YHL, 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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J391 YHL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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