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J885 MDG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 MDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2011 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front exhaist bracket cracked

nsr osr wheel arch corrision

Pass 29 Jan 2011 113,141 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front exhaist bracket cracked

nsr osr wheel arch corrision

Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,053 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket cracked

front wippers worn

osr inner sill corrision

osr wheel arch corrision

Fail 3 Feb 2010 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket cracked

front wippers worn

osr inner sill corrision

osr wheel arch corrision

Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,975 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,713 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 6,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front wiper Blades are worn to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2007 3,052 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 279 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 99,993 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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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J885 MDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J885 MDG, 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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J885 MDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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