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J459 GVH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 GVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,350 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion started at o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,581 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion started at o/s/f inner wing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,581 miles

corrosion started at o/s/f inner wing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,663 miles

corrosion started at front inner wing and o/s rear inner wheel arch.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,506 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 65,505 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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J459 GVH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J459 GVH, 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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J459 GVH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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