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H496 XEW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,953 mi
Last recorded20,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 XEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 20,953 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

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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H496 XEW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H496 XEW, 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 H496 XEW registered?

H496 XEW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H496 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H496 XEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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