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J595 FNJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 FNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,584 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip to screen

corrosion to bulkhead panel by steering mount

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sill and wheel arches various place

damage to front number plate

n/s mirror loose

Fail 12 Feb 2010 115,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip to screen

corrosion to bulkhead panel by steering mount

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sill and wheel arches various place

damage to front number plate

n/s mirror loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,918 miles

advisorys on previous test

Fail 13 Feb 2009 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both lower arm bushes poor condtion

chip to screen

corrosion round welding repairs

corrosion to bulkhead panel

corrosion to front panel and floor pans by mounting points

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner/outer sills

front number plate damage

front pads close to limit

gerenal corrosion to underneath of vehicle and body panels

n/s/f wheel rim damage

slight in balance to rear brakes

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,656 miles

corrosion to nsr osr inner wheel arches

front numb er plate in poor condiiton

front tyres perished

osf,nsf lower arm bushes starting to seperate

rear tyres perished and cracking

temporay fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2008 104,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to nsr osr inner wheel arches

front numb er plate in poor condiiton

front tyres perished

osf,nsf lower arm bushes starting to seperate

rear tyres perished and cracking

temporay fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 100,832 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 100,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osf tyre worn on inneredge

rear tyres perished

wrong fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,680 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J595 FNJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 J595 FNJ, 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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What year was J595 FNJ registered?

J595 FNJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 1991.

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