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H558 POC

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH558 POC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,469 miles

floor rusty

o/s sill rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,469 miles

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

floor rusty

o/s sill rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,698 miles

FLOOR RUSTY

SILLS RUSTY

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,698 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

O/S/R ARCH RUSTY

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,322 miles

nearside front sill corroded to excess but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front sill corroded to excess but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,176 miles

N/S SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN AREA †N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT †N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE †N/S/R ARCH RUSTY †O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,176 miles

N/S SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN AREA †N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT †N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE †N/S/R ARCH RUSTY †O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,944 miles

some surface corrosion to both outer sills at rear.

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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H558 POC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H558 POC, 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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H558 POC is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H558 POC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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