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J401 PRO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 PRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,978 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and sill back corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres do to age of rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted in bitcho (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 138,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 137,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 133,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,738 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 123,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 121,314 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 119,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,249 miles

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

both outer sills to rear corroding

nearside front suspsion leg top mount starting to perish

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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J401 PRO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J401 PRO, 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 J401 PRO registered?

J401 PRO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J401 PRO safe to buy?

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