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J51 HRP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,258 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper poor fit

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,258 miles

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

front bumper poor fit

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,483 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front engine mount rubber splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2007 73,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front engine mount rubber splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,045 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 70,045 miles

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

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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J51 HRP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J51 HRP, 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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J51 HRP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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