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J424 SWL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,714 mi
Last recorded131,714 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 SWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 131,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Dec 2008 131,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Bonnet release handle loose

Engine underside abit oily

Front bumper abit loose and N/S/F FOG/SPOT light unit abit loose

Front floor pan corner areas abit corroded

Front inner b/pads appear low and rears also

Front number plate abit cracked

Front to rear metal b/pipes and rear pipes getting abit corroded in places

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR

Inner sills,rear inner sills/chassis areas and around coil spring seats,all getting abit corroded

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres abit low on tread at inner tread edges

O/S/F inner wing area under bonnet by suspension turret,getting abit corroded

Rear exhaust silencer section abit loose at union (NOT insecure at time of test)

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear and O/S/F w/bearings,it appears

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 122,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear seat missing

Fail 15 Nov 2007 122,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear seat missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 115,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 107,116 miles

SUSPENSION COIL SPINGS. CAR HAS BEEN FITTED WITH A LOWERING KIT. OK FOR MOT.

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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J424 SWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J424 SWL, 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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J424 SWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J424 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J424 SWL shows 6 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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