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H85 JVC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 JVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,603 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 86,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,504 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 82,969 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion front cross panel.

Pass 7 May 2008 82,069 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,519 miles

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

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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H85 JVC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H85 JVC, 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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H85 JVC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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