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J838 GMC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 GMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,516 miles

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

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

both sun visors held elastic

head lineing starting to fall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,516 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both sun visors held elastic

head lineing starting to fall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,199 miles

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

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

both sun visors held with elastic

head linening starting to fall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 64,766 miles

advise both rear brake hoses are corroding on ferrules recommend replacing.advise chassis starting to corrode on offside front area.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,788 miles

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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J838 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J838 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 J838 GMC registered?

J838 GMC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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