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J916 ORO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,319 mi
Last recorded30,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 ORO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,319 miles

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

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 23,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 21,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,458 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 11,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,068 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 ORO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J916 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

J916 ORO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J916 ORO safe to buy?

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