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J447 FGY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 FGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2012 129,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nerside Rear Tyre Cracking With Age

Pass 23 Aug 2012 129,719 miles

Nerside Rear Tyre Cracking With Age

Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,353 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2011 128,353 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 125,789 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2010 125,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 123,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 121,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 120,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 120,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 118,374 miles

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jul 2006 118,374 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor

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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J447 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J447 FGY, 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 J447 FGY registered?

J447 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J447 FGY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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