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H656 LJB

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH656 LJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,917 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust and welding repares made to it

slight corrosion to underbody and body

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2009 89,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 89,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 88,610 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 88,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

surface corrosion to exhaust in places,welding repairs been made

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 25 Mar 2006 87,947 miles

slight inbalance to rear brakes

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

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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H656 LJB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H656 LJB, 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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H656 LJB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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