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J697 RJM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 RJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 120,241 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 120,184 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,682 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 110,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 103,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 103,200 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 100,310 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 100,310 miles

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

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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J697 RJM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J697 RJM, 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 J697 RJM registered?

J697 RJM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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