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J561 TWO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,152 mi
Last recorded44,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 TWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 44,152 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 44,152 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 42,729 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to the offside inner sill

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,433 miles

Nearside Hand brake only just passed

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 16,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 8,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 99,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on near side rear arch

Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 67,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,195 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2005 57,596 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,596 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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J561 TWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J561 TWO, 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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J561 TWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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