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H404 BAP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH404 BAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 76,575 miles

vehicle coroded throughout,steering and suspension worn,front to rear brake pipe coroded.seat belts worn.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 76,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

vehicle coroded throughout,steering and suspension worn,front to rear brake pipe coroded.seat belts worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,865 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both sills extensively welded

oil leak at g/box

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 14 Nov 2007 71,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both sills extensively welded

oil leak at g/box

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,037 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding.sills coroded and welded.exhaust poor.headlights poor.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 66,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding.sills coroded and welded.exhaust poor.headlights poor.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside door mirror damaged.

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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H404 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H404 BAP, 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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H404 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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