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H278 KWK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 KWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 87,467 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front wiperblades slightly split

n/s/r body quarter slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 82,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 82,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 77,909 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

main run brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 74,050 miles

front no plate broken front lower corner

n/s front brake slight out of balance

o/s floor centre corroding around drain hole bung

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

slight grease around n/s front gaitor but not split

Pass 9 May 2007 69,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,472 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KWK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

H278 KWK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H278 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 KWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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