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J916 FFB

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,327 mi
Last recorded21,327 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 FFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 21,327 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 21,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 10,482 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 9,818 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,815 miles

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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J916 FFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J916 FFB, 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 J916 FFB registered?

J916 FFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 1991.

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