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J655 HBK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,890 mi
Last recorded36,890 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 HBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 36,886 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 33,450 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on o/s front bulkhead

Fail 16 May 2017 33,450 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding n/s rear (3.7.B.1)

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on o/s front bulkhead

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,501 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 26,739 miles

corrossion on n/s outer sill

heavy corrossion on n/s rear inner sill

n/s door mirror cracked

nail in n/s rear tyre and on 1.6 mm limit at time of test

Fail 22 May 2012 26,737 miles

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

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

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

corrossion on n/s outer sill

heavy corrossion on n/s rear inner sill

n/s door mirror cracked

nail in n/s rear tyre and on 1.6 mm limit at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,711 miles

corrosion on sills and inner wheel arches and floor pans

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,598 miles

heavy corrosion on floor pans

Pass 7 May 2009 12,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 12,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 8,097 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 6,990 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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J655 HBK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J655 HBK, 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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J655 HBK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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