CarVerify

Free Car Check

H961 VCL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

3,251 mi
Last recorded3,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 VCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 3,251 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 1,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 1,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Corrosion to both rear wheelarch edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Very heavy perishing and cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 98,126 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low and sidewalls perishing

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

front number plate cracked

nearside reare fog light incomplete

Pass 16 Jun 2005 95,380 miles

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

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

both front floor pans are corroded / soft

both outer sills are corroded

both rear sill returns are badly corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

front panel badly corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2005 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front floor pans are corroded soft

both outer sills are corroded

both rear sill returns are badly corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

front panel badly corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H961 VCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc 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 H961 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H961 VCL?

You can check the full history of H961 VCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H961 VCL registered?

H961 VCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H961 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H961 VCL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H961 VCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H961 VCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.