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H45 JCV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH45 JCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 121,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2026 121,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2025 120,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 106,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in O/S/F suspension top mount

Fail 19 Jun 2006 106,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 106,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osr brake pipe starting to rust,slight play in both rear wheel bearings slight ply,underside starting to rust,slight exh blow front end,osf flexi starting to crack

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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H45 JCV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H45 JCV, 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 H45 JCV registered?

H45 JCV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H45 JCV safe to buy?

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