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J477 FDM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 FDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 116,077 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 116,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 113,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 108,502 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 108,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 108,408 miles

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

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

idle speed sticking high

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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J477 FDM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J477 FDM, 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 J477 FDM registered?

J477 FDM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J477 FDM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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