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H383 CMU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 CMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both main metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,312 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre flat.steering heavy

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,486 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED

CO MIXTURE IS TOO WEAK ON CARBURETTOR

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,542 miles

HORN SOUND QUALITY BECOMING POOR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON OUTER TREAD AND IS ON 2MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM †RECOMMEND TRACKING

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,542 miles

HORN SOUND QUALITY BECOMING POOR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON OUTER TREAD AND IS ON 2MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM †RECOMMEND TRACKING

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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H383 CMU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H383 CMU, 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 H383 CMU registered?

H383 CMU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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