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J882 LDY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 49,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,398 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 29,397 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J882 LDY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J882 LDY, 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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J882 LDY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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