MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,851 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s + o/s outer sills slightly corroded
n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perished
n/s/f + o/s/f outer c.v boots deteriorated
n/s/r + o/s/r brake flexi hose shrouds slightly corroded
n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded
o/s/f + n/s/r tyrs close to legal limit
o/s/f door check strap missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s + o/s outer sills slightly corroded
n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perished
n/s/f + o/s/f outer c.v boots deteriorated
n/s/r + o/s/r brake flexi hose shrouds slightly corroded
n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded
o/s/f + n/s/r tyrs close to legal limit
o/s/f door check strap missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake pads getting low
front number plate starting to deteriorate
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split
slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall
slight movement in n/s track rod end
front brake pads getting low
front number plate starting to deteriorate
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split
slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall
slight movement in n/s track rod end
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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J543 ELG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J543 ELG, 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 J543 ELG registered?
J543 ELG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 1991.
Is J543 ELG safe to buy?
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