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H601 LJT

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 LJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 25,012 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 25,008 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside Rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,345 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished all over

Fail 2 Apr 2015 18,344 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perrished all over

Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,780 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 8,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,464 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,454 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread pattern but not showing ply cord

n/s/r-o/s/f tyres perrishing all over strongly recommend new tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,343 miles

N/S/R tyre perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,343 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,845 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,845 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,799 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 38,799 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,669 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 22,193 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H601 LJT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H601 LJT, 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 H601 LJT registered?

H601 LJT is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H601 LJT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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