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H289 CFG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 CFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tyres perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 71,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tyres perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 70,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,025 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 69,160 miles

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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H289 CFG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H289 CFG, 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 H289 CFG registered?

H289 CFG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H289 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 CFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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