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J793 PFL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,191 mi
Last recorded149,191 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 PFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2006 149,191 miles

Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion to the nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 144,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 144,019 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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J793 PFL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J793 PFL, 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 J793 PFL registered?

J793 PFL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J793 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J793 PFL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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