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J514 GTR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,094 mi
Last recorded14,094 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ514 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,859 miles

Front brake imbalance = 21%, your vehicle has only just met the required brake imbalance limits

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front crossmember (holed)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded (holed)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 8,859 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front cross member (holed)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded (holed)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,174 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wipers split on ends

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear and offside rear ieer wheel arches/closing panels holed

offside front of crossmember holed (corroded)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 2,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hole in nearside rear inside lower wing

offside of front crossmember holed

Fail 20 Sep 2005 2,215 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hole in nearside rear inside lower wing

offside off front crossmember holed

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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J514 GTR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J514 GTR, 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 J514 GTR registered?

J514 GTR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J514 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J514 GTR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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