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J804 PJT

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,398 mi
Last recorded14,398 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 PJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2009 14,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,641 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses rusted

Fail 19 Nov 2008 10,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both rear flexi brake hoses rusted

Pass 21 May 2007 4,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 96,237 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 96,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J804 PJT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J804 PJT, 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 J804 PJT registered?

J804 PJT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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