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H389 AMX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,500 mi
Last recorded7,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 7,500 miles

n/s/f suspension top mount area some corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe clips broken

some front brake reading fluctuation and imbalance

Fail 29 Oct 2011 7,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f suspension top mount area some corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe clips broken

some front brake reading fluctuation and imbalance

n/s/f tyre tread defofmed.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 4,467 miles

n/s/f cv boot cracking badly

n/s/f suspension top mount area some corrosion.

o/s/f brake reading fluctuates.11% imbalance n/s/f lower.

n/s/r tyre walls cracking badly .

o/s/f tyre walls cracking badly ,tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,123 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance .n/s/f reads lower.

n/s/r tyre walls crackin g and perished .

o/s/f tyre walls cracked and perished.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 2,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r in ner sill area corroded .

front brake imbalance .n/s/f reads lower.

n/s/r tyre walls crackin g and perished .

o/s/f tyre walls cracked and perished.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,535 miles

front too rear metal brake pipe corroded.o/s/f tyre wall cracking ,corrosion to n/s/r inner sill ,n/s/f inner and outer wing,o/s/r wheel arch .exhaust corroded .

Pass 13 Jul 2007 88,696 miles

some corrosion too o/s/r wheel arch ,n/s/f wing and n/s/f chassis.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 84,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H389 AMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H389 AMX, 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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H389 AMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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