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J690 DGN

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 DGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,888 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,346 miles

corrision to nearside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside and offside front wings

damage to nearside front door

damage to nearside sill panel

damage to offside rear panel

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrision to nearside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside and offside front wings

damage to nearside front door

damage to nearside sill panel

damage to offside rear panel

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2009 97,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear light cluster cracked, not affecting light output/colour.

rear no.plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 95,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,166 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,287 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 92,264 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J690 DGN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 J690 DGN, 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 J690 DGN registered?

J690 DGN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 1991.

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