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J742 MFK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 MFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,167 miles

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

advise front of outer sill corroding

front crossmember panel corroding off side front but not effecting braking or suspension or steering

off side front wing bottom corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,159 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front of outer sill corroding

front crossmember panel corroding off side front but not effecting braking or suspension or steering

off side front wing bottom corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,016 miles

corrosion starting on front crossmember

off side front tyre wearing on edge

rear arches rusting

slight binding to off side front brake

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,220 miles

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

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

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

advise both off side rear foot and hand brake low readings

advise front brake balance 20%

advise front cross member starting to corrode on off side front

advise off side rear end of sill corroding

advise rear wheel arches corroding

advise slight binding to off side front wheel

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise off side front brake binding slightly advise to get checked

advise slight bind to near side rear brake advise to get checked

both rear wheel arches corroding

off side front slight corrosion starting off side front cross member

Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,275 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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J742 MFK 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 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 J742 MFK, 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 J742 MFK registered?

J742 MFK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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