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J505 MOD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 500,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,456 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,088 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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J505 MOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J505 MOD, 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 J505 MOD registered?

J505 MOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J505 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 MOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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