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J828 GMC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,214 mi
Last recorded45,214 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 GMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,214 miles

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

battery insucure but cant fall out of battery tray

offside rear seal slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,205 miles

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

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

very temp repair only o/s outer gaiter

Fail 18 Jul 2009 45,205 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

very temp repair only o/s outer gaiter

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 41,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J828 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J828 GMC, 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 J828 GMC registered?

J828 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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