MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy surface rust on a)nearside and offside rear outer sills and nearside and offside rear inner arch panels.
surface rust on nearside and offside rear coil spring top mount areas.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J490 LBD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J490 LBD, 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 J490 LBD registered?
J490 LBD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 1991.
Is J490 LBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J490 LBD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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