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J47 AWP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,174 mi
Last recorded44,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 AWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 44,164 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2022 44,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,517 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2017 41,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,020 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,182 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,179 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,883 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,520 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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J47 AWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J47 AWP, 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 J47 AWP registered?

J47 AWP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J47 AWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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