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J64 SJH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ64 SJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 36,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

front tyres perishing

n/s/f bumper insecure

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f back plate rubbing on disc

Fail 17 May 2011 36,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

front tyres perishing

n/s/f bumper insecure

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f back plate rubbing on disc

Pass 12 May 2010 26,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front top strut bushes deteriorating

nearside rear fog light lens damaged but taped

offside rear light lens damaged but taped

Fail 11 May 2010 26,251 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front top strut bushes deteriorating

nearside rear fog light lens damaged but taped

offside rear light lens damaged but taped

Pass 20 May 2009 15,562 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear fog light lenses cracked

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished, recommend changing

Fail 19 May 2009 15,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

offside rear tyre badly perished, recommend changing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,034 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits

Deterioration to offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 4,034 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits

Deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,469 miles

Corrosion to front crossmeber.

oil leak

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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J64 SJH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J64 SJH, 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 J64 SJH registered?

J64 SJH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1991.

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