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H274 GRL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 GRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,272 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,083 miles

both rear outer lower wheel archs rusty

slight weaping from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,030 miles

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

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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H274 GRL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H274 GRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H274 GRL registered?

H274 GRL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 1991.

Is H274 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H274 GRL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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