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H481 FPP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,136 mi
Last recorded13,136 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 FPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,238 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 11,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,594 miles

both front lower ball joint rubber gaitors split

both front track rod end gaitors split

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2009 6,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front lower ball joint rubber gaitors split

both front track rod end gaitors split

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2008 3,410 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 3,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 99,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,803 miles

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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H481 FPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H481 FPP, 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 H481 FPP registered?

H481 FPP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H481 FPP safe to buy?

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