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J571 XEV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020

Central Front Slight play in steering rack

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 10,640 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Excessive corrosion within 30cm of load-bearing structure (Front Sub-frame) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Slight play in steering rack

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 101,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,248 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 89,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,877 miles

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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J571 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J571 XEV, 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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J571 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 1991.

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