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J422 FHT

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 FHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

light damage offside front leg

rear spring saddle tops rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,836 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,520 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,796 miles

rear tyres inner edges low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,707 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

rear tyre inner edges low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,712 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,423 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 1,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 1,312 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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J422 FHT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J422 FHT, 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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J422 FHT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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