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J417 DGP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,190 mi
Last recorded63,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 DGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,190 miles

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA

OSF SEAT BELT PRE TENTIONER HAS GONE OFF

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS DUE TO HUB CAPS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA

OSF SEAT BELT PRE TENTIONER HAS GONE OFF

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS DUE TO HUB CAPS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,427 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,607 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to tear out

both front top suspension rubber mounts perishing

front number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2005 55,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to tear out

both front top suspension rubber mounts perishing

front number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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J417 DGP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J417 DGP, 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 J417 DGP registered?

J417 DGP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J417 DGP safe to buy?

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