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J914 TKG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,895 mi
Last recorded2,895 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ914 TKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 2,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

front pads not visable

Pass 6 Oct 2010 2,895 miles

front pads not visable

Pass 21 Oct 2009 2,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner body near rear bumper corroded but not within 30 cm of any mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2009 2,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/r inner body near rear bumper corroded but not within 30 cm of any mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2008 1,616 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 1,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 659 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,716 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 99,716 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front 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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J914 TKG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J914 TKG, 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 J914 TKG registered?

J914 TKG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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