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H308 HPK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,532 mi
Last recorded3,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 HPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 3,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 2,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 1,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 87 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,365 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 97,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,745 miles

exhaust hangers temp repair

exhaust split on main box

front plate poor

Fail 15 Jun 2009 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust hangers temp repair

exhaust split on main box

front plate poor

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,008 miles

heavy oil leaks

load sensing valve tight

minor rust

screen stone chipped

slight exhaust blow

slight play and roughness from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyre sidewall perished and near side front tyre tread low

Fail 16 Mar 2007 81,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

all tyres starting to perish

near side rear window missing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,736 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 74,736 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H308 HPK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H308 HPK, 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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H308 HPK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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