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H27 YCJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,993 mi
Last recorded3,993 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 YCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,926 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,956 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,513 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H27 YCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H27 YCJ, 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 H27 YCJ registered?

H27 YCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H27 YCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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