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H47 FTM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,533 miles

existing repairs to both centre floors appear ok

existing repairs to front and rear floors appear ok

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

nearside c.v boot getting perished

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

Fail 4 Oct 2007 66,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

nearside c.v boot getting perished

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

underside of vehicle soiled

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,413 miles

both top strut mounts getting worn

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

some corrosion front inner wings

some corrosion rear spring top retaining brackets

some corrosionfront chassis crossmember

underside of vehicle soiled

Pass 18 Nov 2005 60,096 miles

both top strut mounts getting worn

metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded

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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H47 FTM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H47 FTM, 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 H47 FTM registered?

H47 FTM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H47 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H47 FTM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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