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J881 GPX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 GPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Small oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,936 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 61,335 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake hoses perrished

front tyres just in limit

rear tyres badly perrished

slight play in rear hubs

suspension weak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,335 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

front tyres just in limit

rear tyres badly perrished

slight play in rear hubs

suspension weak

Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,034 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,254 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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J881 GPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J881 GPX, 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 J881 GPX registered?

J881 GPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J881 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J881 GPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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