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J408 XVX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,864 mi
Last recorded157,864 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 XVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 157,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 157,699 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front top suspenion mounts perished

n/s/front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2010 151,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 149,357 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 147,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 145,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 143,366 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 143,366 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J408 XVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J408 XVX, 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 J408 XVX registered?

J408 XVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J408 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J408 XVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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