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J71 NVU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 NVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

horn sound slightly weak

nearside rear door is corroded at front edge.

offside rear brake is binding very slightly and is slightly slow to respond.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 51,210 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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J71 NVU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J71 NVU, 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 J71 NVU registered?

J71 NVU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is J71 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 NVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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