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H786 BAP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH786 BAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 66,734 miles

Oil leak

Signs of corrosion in bodywork and underbody.

Fail 23 May 2008 66,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Signs of corrosion in bodywork and underbody.

Pass 17 May 2007 64,235 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,235 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 61,785 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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H786 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H786 BAP, 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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H786 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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