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H359 HBG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,023 mi
Last recorded2,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 HBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 2,023 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,740 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 91,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 87,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ferules on rear nearside and offside flexi brake hoses, have slight corrosion.

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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H359 HBG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H359 HBG, 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 H359 HBG registered?

H359 HBG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H359 HBG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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