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H992 MFA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH992 MFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 88,533 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,283 miles

Front inner wing areas corroded

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear floor area corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear inner wing areas corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front inner wing areas corroded

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear floor area corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear inner wing areas corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,874 miles

slight perishing on osf outer cv boot

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight perishing on osf outer cv boot

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,162 miles

head lamp aim faided nsf

light cracking on rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2014 78,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front inner wings areas corroded

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

nearside rear floor corner area corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2014 78,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front inner wings areas corroded

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

nearside rear floor corner area corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,999 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

centre rear exhaust mounts perished

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

centre rear exhaust mounts perished

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,171 miles

cracking /perishing on rear tyres

rear arches rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,171 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking /perishing on rear tyres

rear arches rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 76,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust mounting slightly perished

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2010 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front suspension leg upper mountings have bonding slightly perished

centre exhaust mounting slightly perished

nearside inner front panel slightly corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 75,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front suspension leg upper mountings have bonding slightly perished

centre exhaust mounting slightly perished

nearside inner front panel slightly corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 74,523 miles

under side/arches rusty

slight perishing on rear tyre walls

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,258 miles

rear wheel arches/sills rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general under body corrosion

osf nsf wiper blades torn on edges

osr nsr wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 71,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 71,372 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front panel crossmember rusty

slight warp on front brake discs

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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H992 MFA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H992 MFA, 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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H992 MFA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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