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J796 OKX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,922 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,262 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,737 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,650 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,947 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,947 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

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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J796 OKX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J796 OKX, 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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J796 OKX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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