MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
SUSPENSION COIL SPINGS. CAR HAS BEEN FITTED WITH A LOWERING KIT. OK FOR MOT.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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What year was J424 SWL registered?
J424 SWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 1991.
Is J424 SWL safe to buy?
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