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J158 LEC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 LEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,055 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED WITH OUTER TRIMS - unable to assess possible corrosion

FLOOR TO SILL UNDERSIDE COVERED WITH RALLY PREP SHEILDING unable to assess possible corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S REAR TANK AND INNER SILL AREA COVERED WITH ALLY CHEQPLATE unable to assess possible corrosion

car fitted with rally type seating and roll bar

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED WITH OUTER TRIMS - unable to assess possible corrosion

FLOOR TO SILL UNDERSIDE COVERED WITH RALLY PREP SHEILDING unable to assess possible corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S REAR TANK AND INNER SILL AREA COVERED WITH ALLY CHEQPLATE unable to assess possible corrosion

car fitted with rally type seating and roll bar

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,952 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 96,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

feul pipe worn

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

feul pipe worn

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2009 94,613 miles

n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 8 May 2009 94,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2009 94,613 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,116 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 92,116 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,208 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSF NAIL IN TYRE

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

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

VARIOUS UNDERBOBY CORROSIN STARTING

oil leak

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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J158 LEC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J158 LEC, 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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J158 LEC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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