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J540 FGW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 FGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,306 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 91,288 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 89,720 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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J540 FGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 J540 FGW, 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 J540 FGW registered?

J540 FGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J540 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J540 FGW 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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