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H706 TVV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

9,265 mi
Last recorded9,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH706 TVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,265 miles

ADVISE STRONG DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BADLY DAMAGED AND SEMI INSICURE REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED AND STARTING TO SHOW SHARP EDGES REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REQAR TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to offside front inner wing by top shock mount (under bonnet)

nearside front inner wing corroded front/rear

Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ADVISE STRONG DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BADLY DAMAGED AND SEMI INSICURE REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED AND STARTING TO SHOW SHARP EDGES REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REQAR TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to offside front inner wing by top shock mount (under bonnet)

nearside front inner wing corroded front/rear

Pass 30 Jun 2007 956 miles

both near side and off side rear outer sills surface corroded throughout

both near side rear and off side rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2007 932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 92,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2005 92,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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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H706 TVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H706 TVV, 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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What year was H706 TVV registered?

H706 TVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H706 TVV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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