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H291 BMR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,737 mi
Last recorded171,737 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 BMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 171,737 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 171,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 169,090 miles

Battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak around engine

slight dampness around fuel pump

Fail 5 Mar 2007 169,090 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

feul pipes corroded

oil leak around engine

slight dampness around feul pump

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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H291 BMR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H291 BMR, 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 H291 BMR registered?

H291 BMR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 1991.

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