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J765 FAE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

12,067 mi
Last recorded12,067 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 FAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2006 12,067 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 12,064 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

engine mounting bolt missing on nearside.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,354 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 9,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 9,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advise front number plate cracked

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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J765 FAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 J765 FAE, 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 J765 FAE registered?

J765 FAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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