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J81 SCF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 SCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,304 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nsr tyre worn low

osr tyre worn to minimum limit

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,422 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded .

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,481 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

o/s/r tyre worn very low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,995 miles

corrosion in both rear wheel arches †corrosion in both outer side sills †corrosion in rear chassis around coil spring mounts

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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J81 SCF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J81 SCF, 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 J81 SCF registered?

J81 SCF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J81 SCF shows 6 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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