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J928 REH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ928 REH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,693 miles

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,691 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,152 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,739 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,839 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,832 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,649 miles

nearside rear inner panel corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear inner panel corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,458 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front floor damaged offside

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,720 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,752 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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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J928 REH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 J928 REH, 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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J928 REH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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