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J737 SDA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,333 mi
Last recorded6,333 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 SDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 6,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 4,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 850 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded & in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside front drop link perished

Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 96,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front number plate damaged

front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear brake drum distorting

offside front brake hose perished

signs of possible leakage on master cylinder

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,937 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 92,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J737 SDA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J737 SDA, 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 J737 SDA registered?

J737 SDA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J737 SDA safe to buy?

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