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J915 EGW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ915 EGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 118,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 118,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 142,424 miles

Brake pipes have been greased limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 142,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have been greased limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 135,345 miles

Bonnet safty catch seized

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Mar 2007 135,345 miles

Bonnet safty catch seized

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

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Mar 2006 129,643 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 129,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J915 EGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel 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 J915 EGW, 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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J915 EGW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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