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J744 DLG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,314 mi
Last recorded52,314 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 DLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,314 miles

Front crossmember and off side outer sill have had welded repairs carried out, welding not of the best quality.

Some radial cracking to tyre walls observed.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember and off side outer sill have had welded repairs carried out, welding not of the best quality.

Some radial cracking to tyre walls observed.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,881 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 45,156 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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J744 DLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J744 DLG, 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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J744 DLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J744 DLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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