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J43 JBP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,646 mi
Last recorded125,646 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 JBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 125,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,441 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,439 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside fuel and brake pipe's corroding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,964 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 123,964 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,942 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 121,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 118,520 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 110,827 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 101,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,258 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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J43 JBP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J43 JBP, 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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J43 JBP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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