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H653 GKN

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1367cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,854 mi
Last recorded3,854 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,367cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,854 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 3,854 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,174 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 85,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel tank slightly corooded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,345 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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H653 GKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,367cc 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 H653 GKN, 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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H653 GKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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