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J452 KKN

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,616 mi
Last recorded47,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 KKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BRAKE PIPE WHERE IT JOINS ONTO THE FLEXI N/S/R

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BY FIXING HOLES

LAST QUARTER PANEL INNER CILL HOLED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR SHOCKERS NOT WORKING

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,418 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight crack on front number plate

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight crack on front number plate

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear no plates in poor condition

o/s and n/s/r bp corroded

rear wiper arm missing

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake lever is rough in operation

rear brake application uneven near to limit

rear wiper arm missing causing sharp edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,573 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,490 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,886 miles

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

HEAVY corrosion and hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

dampness to offside front shock absorber

front pads worn possibly worn low

general undervehicle body corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

HEAVY corrosion and hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

dampness to offside front shock absorber

front pads worn possibly worn low

general undervehicle body corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside rusty

oil leak

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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J452 KKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J452 KKN, 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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J452 KKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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