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H438 HPP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,203 mi
Last recorded60,203 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,203 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,477 miles

see advisory issued with vt30

Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,477 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

chip in screen not in swept zone a

corrosin to front cross member

corrosion to both front inner wing areas at very foremost part

front cross member corroded to exceess mot interfering with steering suspension or braking

horn works intermitantly

not when pushed at first of

o/s headlamp level on limits lower

o/s/f tyre edge worn & cut across tread area

rear o/s tyre side wall condition

rear spring mountings starting to corrode

rear wheel bearing play bordering on exccesive

slight play & noise steering rack

top strut mountings rubber vbonding starting to deteriorate

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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H438 HPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H438 HPP, 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 H438 HPP registered?

H438 HPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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