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J271 BCJ

1991 Vauxhall Astramax

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,017 mi
Last recorded30,017 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astramax50,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 BCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,526 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 24,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,021 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astramax?

Based on 6,888 MOT tests across 2,089 vehicles.

58.8%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 909
constant velocity joint gaiter split 530
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
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J271 BCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 50,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J271 BCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J271 BCJ registered?

J271 BCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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