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J794 BAH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,417 mi
Last recorded187,417 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 BAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 187,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Dec 2014 175,219 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 175,120 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 16,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 16,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,121 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 158,156 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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J794 BAH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J794 BAH, 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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J794 BAH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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