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H758 JPL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH758 JPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

cracking and perishing on all tyre side walls and tread

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls and tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,373 miles

Nearside wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,758 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion spots on nearside inner sill

corrosion spots on offside inner and outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front strut top mounts splitting

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill panel

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front strut top mounts splitting

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill panel

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,390 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion pin holes in tail silencer and centre silencer.

front strut top rubber mounts perishing/splitting.

several repair patches to chassis/sill panels.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,390 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion pin holes in tail silencer and centre silencer.

front strut top rubber mounts perishing/splitting.

several repair patches to chassis/sill panels.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,586 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Patch welding on both outer sills

Welding to both inner sills

Welding to floor pans

Welding to rear arches

Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,586 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Patch welding on both outer sills

Welding to both inner sills

Welding to floor pans

Welding to rear arches

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 33,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nail in tyre

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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H758 JPL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H758 JPL, 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 H758 JPL registered?

H758 JPL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H758 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H758 JPL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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