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J527 OKX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,762 mi
Last recorded35,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,555 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust

Movement at the top of n/s front suspension leg

N/s rear coil spring corroded on top coil

O/s rear brake slightly slow in operation-advise inspection ASAP

Rear flexi-hose furrules corroding

Tyre sidewalls cracked

Various brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2011 35,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake fluid level on minimum

Movement in the top of n/d front suspension leg

Tyre sidewalls cracked

rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,091 miles

Damage to windscreen zone B

Front flexi-hoses deteriorating

Hole in floor n/s front

Movement at top of n/s front top strut mounting

front tyre sidewalls cracking

slight movement in n/s track rod end

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,179 miles

all tyres perished on side walls

o/s and n/s top strut mount bonding deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,462 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 8,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J527 OKX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J527 OKX, 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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J527 OKX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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