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J744 LJU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,254 mi
Last recorded37,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,254 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

N/S FRONT POOR INAGE

O/S FRONT LOWER WING

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,974 miles

FRONT LOWER WINGS BY DOORS CORRODED

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT LOWER WINGS BY DOORS CORRODED

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,096 miles

ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WALL IS QUITE PERISHED (NEW ADVISED FOR LONG/MOTORWAY TRAVEL)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WALL IS QUITE PERISHED (NEW ADVISED FOR LONG/MOTORWAY TRAVEL)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,969 miles

ALL SUSPENSION / STEERING / HUB COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,963 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL SUSPENSION / STEERING / HUB COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,202 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR VIEW MIRROR INSECURE/ FELL OFF !!

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 LJU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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