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H321 HWL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

41,162 mi
Last recorded41,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH321 HWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 41,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise trim to o/s loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake sticking on

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,641 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,342 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 30,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding coloured in yellow chalk

Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 15,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bolkhead starting to corroded

both rear outer sills corroding

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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H321 HWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H321 HWL, 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 H321 HWL registered?

H321 HWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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