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J84 OLJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ84 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,777 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 92,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 88,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,065 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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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J84 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 J84 OLJ, 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 J84 OLJ registered?

J84 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J84 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J84 OLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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