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H252 ACP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,142 mi
Last recorded104,142 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 104,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear no rear seats fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 96,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing no seat belts fitted (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,486 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 89,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,322 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Cooling fan catching on radiator

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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H252 ACP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H252 ACP, 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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H252 ACP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 1991.

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