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J704 NDG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 NDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 149,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 145,251 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 142,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 142,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 140,092 miles

N/s/f top susp mount splitting slightly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch / sill area.

Very sligh dampness rear fuel tank area.

Pass 22 May 2010 140,092 miles

N/s/f top susp mount splitting slightly

Slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch / sill area.

Very sligh dampness rear fuel tank area.

Pass 27 May 2009 136,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f top suspension mount perishing slightly.

Slight corrosion o/s/r wing area.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 133,874 miles

N/s/f tyre has small cut.

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

O/s/r sill/seam area slightly corroded. N/s/f top suspension mount splitting slightly.

Pass 31 May 2007 130,422 miles

N/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing slightly. N/s/f top suspension mounting perishing slightly. O/s/r tyre low.

Fail 31 May 2007 130,422 miles

N/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing slightly. N/s/f top suspension mounting perishing slightly. O/s/r tyre low.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 126,237 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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J704 NDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J704 NDG, 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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J704 NDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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