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J56 LHA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 LHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 58,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 55,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 50,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 46,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody of car completely undersealed,including brakepipes.

Pass 7 May 2011 40,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,008 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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J56 LHA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J56 LHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J56 LHA registered?

J56 LHA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J56 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J56 LHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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