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J392 XCG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 XCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,224 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,022 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,196 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid low

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2005 69,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 69,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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J392 XCG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J392 XCG, 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 J392 XCG registered?

J392 XCG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 1991.

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