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H509 HFH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH509 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 69,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 68,832 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 66,595 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 64,514 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 64,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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H509 HFH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H509 HFH, 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 H509 HFH registered?

H509 HFH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 1991.

Is H509 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H509 HFH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H509 HFH have outstanding finance?

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