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J791 AUY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,485 mi
Last recorded4,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,485 miles

Nearside Rear qtr corroded but outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside cill has minor corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 4,290 miles

Oil leak

both rear lower inner wheel arches to rear panel surface corrosion.

nearside front lower windscreen cracked(not in drivers view)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 4,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front lower windscreen cracked(not in drivers view)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 3,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 346 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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J791 AUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J791 AUY, 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 J791 AUY registered?

J791 AUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J791 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J791 AUY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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