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J537 MFC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,455 mi
Last recorded53,455 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 53,455 miles

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

both rear lower corners corroded

front radiator panel corroded

oil level low

rear spring mounting areas corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 47,127 miles

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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J537 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J537 MFC, 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 J537 MFC registered?

J537 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J537 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J537 MFC shows 3 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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