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J783 XTW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 XTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,831 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,549 miles

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

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

advise front number plate is cracked

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,200 miles

advise number plate is cracked

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

advise oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,195 miles

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

advise number plate is cracked

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

advise oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,785 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 50,732 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,696 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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J783 XTW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 J783 XTW, 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 J783 XTW registered?

J783 XTW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J783 XTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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