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J681 PEL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 PEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,497 miles

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

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

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,807 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,275 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,571 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,712 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 22,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,163 miles

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

Wheel archs corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel archs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,080 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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J681 PEL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J681 PEL, 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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J681 PEL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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