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J653 ESL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 ESL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 121,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 121,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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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J653 ESL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J653 ESL, 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 J653 ESL registered?

J653 ESL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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