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H278 YMA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,549 mi
Last recorded81,549 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 YMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,549 miles

all under body heavily under seal and under body in poor general condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,898 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,894 miles

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,160 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,154 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,347 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 64,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,031 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 58,027 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,878 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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 YMA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

H278 YMA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H278 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 YMA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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