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H494 VYA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,504 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,167 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,533 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 94,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,144 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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H494 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H494 VYA, 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 H494 VYA registered?

H494 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H494 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H494 VYA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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