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J396 NGS

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,253 mi
Last recorded16,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 NGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,672 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r body behind bumpers corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 9,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r body behind bumpers corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 4,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,897 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,492 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,243 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 94,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH BIES AT THE TOP OF PEDAL TRAVEL.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE IS 175/70TR13.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 92,377 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underside of veicle is rusty.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle is rusty in places.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,587 miles

o/s/r wheel does not spin freely

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 88,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 88,616 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front flexy brake pipe perished. †n/s front to rear brake pipe is corroaded.

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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J396 NGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J396 NGS, 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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J396 NGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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