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J804 SWO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 SWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,293 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,137 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 41,925 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2005 41,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 SWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

J804 SWO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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