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J80 SRM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,133 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,976 miles

slight perishing of inner swivel bush in o/s/f lower arm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,953 miles

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

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

leakage from water pump ===== slight perishing of inner swivel bush in o/s/f lower arm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,778 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,978 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

excessive travel in hand brake

Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,983 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,128 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,595 miles

excessive travel in hand brake requires attention

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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J80 SRM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J80 SRM, 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 J80 SRM registered?

J80 SRM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J80 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 SRM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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