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J839 HMD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,684 mi
Last recorded124,684 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ839 HMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 124,684 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers door hinges worn

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel well corroded

Underbody corrosion

n/s/f coil spring upside down

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Fail 6 Oct 2010 147,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Both front Indicators slightly insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers door hinges worn

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel well corroded

Underbody corrosion

n/s/f coil spring upside down

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 5 Oct 2009 142,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 142,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 142,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 138,329 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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J839 HMD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc 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 J839 HMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J839 HMD registered?

J839 HMD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 1991.

Is J839 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J839 HMD 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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