MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid becoming close to min level.
damage to front number plate.
damage to o/s/f wing.
o/s+n/s/r outer sills/chassis legs corroding around spring mounts.
o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
oil leak.
play in steering rack.
rear chassis legs corroding around spring mounts.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid becoming close to min level.
damage to front number plate.
damage to o/s/f wing.
o/s+n/s/r outer sills/chassis legs corroding around spring mounts.
o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
oil leak.
play in steering rack.
rear chassis legs corroding around spring mounts.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.
n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.
o/s+n/s/r outer wheel arches corroding.
o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes/mounts deteriorating.
o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
oil leak.
play in steering rack.
rear chassis legs corroding.
rear coil springs corroding.
slight judder o/s/f footbrake.
Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.
n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.
o/s+n/s/r outer wheel arches corroding.
o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes/mounts deteriorating.
o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
oil leak.
play in steering rack.
rear chassis legs corroding.
rear coil springs corroding.
slight judder o/s/f footbrake.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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J876 JBP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J876 JBP, 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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J876 JBP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 1991.
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