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J601 PPC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,060 mi
Last recorded39,060 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ601 PPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 39,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,580 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2019 37,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All four tyres perishing slightly

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,223 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 35,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,508 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,393 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 30,393 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 29,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,963 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,188 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,501 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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J601 PPC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J601 PPC, 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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J601 PPC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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