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H631 GBW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 GBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,649 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,304 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,290 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2016 54,038 miles

Front cv joints knocking

Front knock in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,978 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front cv joints knocking

Front knock in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,255 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 46,569 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

osf seat belt slow to retract rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,278 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,277 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,616 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,440 miles

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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H631 GBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H631 GBW, 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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H631 GBW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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