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J896 RRX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,331 mi
Last recorded31,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 RRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,331 miles

bothsides front top rubber mountings in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 23,860 miles

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

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

Alternater belt fraying

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,170 miles

Front registration plate cracked

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside rear outer seal corroded

Offside rear foglamp unit lens cracked

Offside rear outer seal corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,615 miles

Slight corrosion on both outer seals at rear.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 7,615 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 7,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both outer seals at rear of car slight corrosion.

Nearside front inner arch area slight corrosion.

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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J896 RRX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J896 RRX, 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 J896 RRX registered?

J896 RRX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J896 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 RRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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