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J536 CJV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ536 CJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 76,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 72,179 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,177 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 68,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 64,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 67,068 miles

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all rear brake hose ferrels corroded

signs that nearside outer cv gaiter is/has been leaking grease

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,252 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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J536 CJV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J536 CJV, 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 J536 CJV registered?

J536 CJV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J536 CJV safe to buy?

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