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H76 CVV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 CVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 68,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Light flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,034 miles

front crossmember , inner lower wings corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter deteriorated slightly

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,015 miles

Centre Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leek (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 52,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,151 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 396,014 miles

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,361 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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H76 CVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H76 CVV, 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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H76 CVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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