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J512 EAG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,062 mi
Last recorded51,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 EAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,062 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 51,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel pump to carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 50,324 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,891 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,891 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,478 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 49,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,663 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 47,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,743 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,036 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,530 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,592 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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J512 EAG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J512 EAG, 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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J512 EAG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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