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J48 PNK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ48 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 103,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

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

STONE CHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

Pass 29 May 2009 92,152 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 May 2009 92,152 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,247 miles

Center box baffles broken up

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 77,247 miles

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

Center box baffles broken up

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,425 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 68,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J48 PNK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J48 PNK, 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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J48 PNK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 1991.

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