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H698 GBA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 GBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate deteriorating

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2008 95,362 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)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate deteriorating

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 92,175 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

O/S SILL CORRODED

O/S/F SEAT LOOSE ON RUNNERS

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2.5MM

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2007 92,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f seat loose on runners

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2006 88,773 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor/inner sill

o/s cv boot deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2005 84,691 miles

corrosion on rear chassis legs /sill

crrosion on front to rear brake pipes

o/s outer .v.boot leaking

slight weeping n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 4 May 2005 84,543 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis legs/ sills

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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H698 GBA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H698 GBA, 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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H698 GBA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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