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J855 GVK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 GVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,825 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre very slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,323 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,323 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,981 miles

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

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

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

had to open rear hatch from inside

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,300 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 26,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,482 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J855 GVK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J855 GVK, 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 J855 GVK registered?

J855 GVK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J855 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J855 GVK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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