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H597 JDD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 JDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,614 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2008 62,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

slight bind on front offside and front nearside brake

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,251 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

slight bind on front offside and front nearside brake

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,425 miles

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

slight bind front nearside brake

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 52,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 46,976 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 46,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H597 JDD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H597 JDD, 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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H597 JDD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H597 JDD safe to buy?

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