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J79 EHW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 EHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion rear wheel arches & sills

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,423 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside & nearside rear outer arches corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,012 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,476 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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J79 EHW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc 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 J79 EHW, 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 J79 EHW registered?

J79 EHW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J79 EHW safe to buy?

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