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H461 ECK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,511 mi
Last recorded107,511 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 ECK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner wings/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,000 miles

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

Slight corrosion to nearside sill & offside rear inner arch but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 121,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,721 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 120,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,010 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight flex in front subframe

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,547 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight flex in front subframe

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,253 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 108,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 102,894 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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H461 ECK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H461 ECK, 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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H461 ECK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1991.

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