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J63 BCL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ63 BCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 141,146 miles

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

handbrake close to excessive travel

Fail 8 May 2010 141,142 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake close to excessive travel

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,498 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 129,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 125,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,278 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 109,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 95,439 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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J63 BCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J63 BCL, 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 J63 BCL registered?

J63 BCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 1991.

Is J63 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J63 BCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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