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J416 KBJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,338 mi
Last recorded10,338 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 10,338 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 1 Jun 2009 4,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2008 891 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 862 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 91,678 miles

Engine oil leaking offside

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 81,739 miles

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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J416 KBJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J416 KBJ, 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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J416 KBJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J416 KBJ safe to buy?

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