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J566 MFC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,987 mi
Last recorded3,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,987 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

o/s/f & both rear tyres have ageing cracks

Fail 30 Jul 2008 3,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

o/s/f & both rear tyres have ageing cracks

Fail 30 Jul 2007 1,482 miles

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

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

N/S/R FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 30 Jul 2007 1,482 miles

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

N/S/R FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,326 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 98,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

3 nials in nearside rear tyre

Fuel emissions NOT TESTED due to broken exhaust

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J566 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc 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 J566 MFC, 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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J566 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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