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H278 DKL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,514 mi
Last recorded20,514 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 DKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,514 miles

Corrosion under o/s/r wheelarch. (NOT WITHIN PERSCRIBED AREA)

Slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Small corrosion under rear bumper. (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

Fail 25 May 2006 20,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion under o/s/r wheelarch.NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

hooter not working

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

small corrosion under rear bumper. NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA.

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 DKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

H278 DKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 1991.

Is H278 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 DKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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