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J407 KTJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,393 mi
Last recorded15,393 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 KTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,393 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Damage to n/s/r seat belt stalk

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Water in o/s headlight.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 10,164 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hoses all metal ferrals

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

front brake pads wearing low

play in both rear wheel bearings

screw in o/s/r tyre

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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J407 KTJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J407 KTJ, 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 J407 KTJ registered?

J407 KTJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J407 KTJ safe to buy?

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