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H278 CAE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,435 mi
Last recorded15,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,435 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,435 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 10,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,575 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 1,042 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H278 CAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H278 CAE, 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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What year was H278 CAE registered?

H278 CAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H278 CAE safe to buy?

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