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J465 LJF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,598 mi
Last recorded84,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 LJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front suspension leg top mounts starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,125 miles

Coolant leaking

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leaking

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,164 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wing rusted/holed.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Surface corrsion on brake pipes.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,430 miles

O/S/F wing rusted/holed.

Surface corrsion on brake pipes.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,052 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,843 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,348 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,709 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J465 LJF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J465 LJF, 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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J465 LJF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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