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H779 URM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,830 mi
Last recorded27,830 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 URM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,012 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,355 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,345 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,726 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 18,725 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer wheel arches are corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,583 miles

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

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

both rear outer wheel archer starting to corrode

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

front number plate faded

Fail 23 Feb 2006 15,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear outer wheel arches starting to corrode

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perishing

front number plate faded

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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H779 URM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H779 URM, 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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H779 URM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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