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J760 LBY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ760 LBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 154,603 miles

O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded

O/S/R sprint mount slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,427 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leaking

lambda sensor fitted but no catalytic converter - not required by age of vehicle

lowering springs fitted all round

minor blows from exhaust

nearside and offside front floor damaged at outer edges

nearside and offside front lower wishbones corroded

nearside and offside rear floors in an advanced state of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside step-sill corroded

sill covers fitted nearside and offside - suspect covering extensive corrosion

whole underbody of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 149,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leaking

lambda sensor fitted but no catalytic converter - not required by age of vehicle

lowering springs fitted all round

minor blows from exhaust

nearside and offside front floor damaged at outer edges

nearside and offside front lower wishbones corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear floors in an advanced state of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside step-sill corroded

sill covers fitted nearside and offside - suspect covering extensive corrosion

whole underbody of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 140,767 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 140,767 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leaking over offside front suspension components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted nearside and offside and therefore unable to assess sill corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,388 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 132,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

unable to check outer sill condition due to plastic skirts

Pass 4 Jul 2005 124,343 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 123,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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J760 LBY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J760 LBY, 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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J760 LBY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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