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J522 MNC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 MNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight imbalance front brakes, front number plate cracked, both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, o/s/f tyre low on edges, both rear tyres low on edges, both rear chassis corroding by spring mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Area of O/S rear sill plated.

Surface rust on areas of rear & front to rear brake pipes.

Surface rust on sills & rear wheel arches.

Fail 28 Jan 2006 71,899 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Heavy surface rust around O/S/R & N/S/R coil spring suspension top mounting points.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Surface rust on most metal brake pipes.

oil leak

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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J522 MNC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J522 MNC, 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 J522 MNC registered?

J522 MNC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J522 MNC safe to buy?

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