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J65 KGV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 KGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe@heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe and heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all shock absorbers soft?

near/side front brake caliper area damp?

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all shockers soft to bounce.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,488 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,750 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,096 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 59,096 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 57,859 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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J65 KGV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J65 KGV, 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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J65 KGV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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