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H257 JPP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,618 mi
Last recorded24,618 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 JPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,618 miles

o/s/r shock mount area rusty

slight exhaust blow

underside of car rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,413 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

o/s/r shock absorber top mount rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2005 19,350 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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H257 JPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H257 JPP, 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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How do I check the history of H257 JPP?

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What year was H257 JPP registered?

H257 JPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H257 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H257 JPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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