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J565 LFL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,356 mi
Last recorded22,356 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,356 miles

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

both rear wheel arches heavly corroded

mist of oil on stearing rack

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge +perished

windsreen chipped

Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear wheel arches heavly corroded

mist of oil on stearing rack

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge +perished

windsreen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,404 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 13,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J565 LFL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J565 LFL, 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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J565 LFL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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