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J418 BWU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 116,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

see test 982626008137/ welding repairs coverd in underseal/ rear springs poor/

Fail 15 Apr 2008 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r coil spring looks compresed / flexy ends corroded / exhaust corroded / child seats fitted / corrosion on arches /

Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 104,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,147 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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J418 BWU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J418 BWU, 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 J418 BWU registered?

J418 BWU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 1991.

Is J418 BWU safe to buy?

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