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J563 UFS

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,829 mi
Last recorded40,829 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ563 UFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,829 miles

alt belt loose and t/covers worn

both rear sills corroded

fuel pipe ferruls very corroded

numerous suspension and steering parts corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disk

slight wear o/s/f wishbone

starting poor (battery/lazy starter type fault)

underside corroded

v.v slight coolant leak, pipe at back of water pump

Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alt belt loose and t/covers worn

both rear sills corroded

fuel pipe ferruls very corroded

numerous suspension and steering parts corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disk

slight wear o/s/f wishbone

starting poor (battery/lazy starter type fault)

underside corroded

v.v slight coolant leak, pipe at back of water pump

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,056 miles

brake pipes in enging bay very slight corrosion

drivers m irror taped up

front and rear number plates slight damage

front and rear suspension soft

hose at fuel filter has corrosion on clamp may split soon ( not leaking )

oil leak from sump area

rear exhaust rubbur spliting

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,058 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,802 miles

N/S/F Flexi corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 37,829 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front springs corroded

both front struts corroded

other brake flexis poor

suspect o/s/r tyre pressure low

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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J563 UFS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J563 UFS, 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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J563 UFS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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