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J753 HVL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,862 mi
Last recorded16,862 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 HVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 16,862 miles

Front panel under radiator corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started at o/s wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S and O/S rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 16,861 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front panel under radiator corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started at o/s wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S and O/S rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on front panel under radiator

Pass 12 Nov 2021 9,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 9,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 4,284 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion started on front member under radiator

Fail 29 Oct 2020 4,284 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion started on front member under radiator

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,224 miles

corrosion started on front cross member

Fail 12 Nov 2019 96,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion started on front cross member

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,113 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 85,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,205 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,050 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,181 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 46,181 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,537 miles

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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J753 HVL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J753 HVL, 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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J753 HVL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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