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H438 YMX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,802 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,729 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 68,609 miles

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

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

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 YMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H438 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

H438 YMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H438 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 YMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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