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H6 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,982 mi
Last recorded149,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 149,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily flaking / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2020 149,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily flaking / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 147,103 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 147,103 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 107,016 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 107,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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H6 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc 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 H6 GTE, 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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H6 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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