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H789 BAP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 BAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 71,559 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 70,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 70,794 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 69,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 69,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 68,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 68,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H789 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 H789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H789 BAP registered?

H789 BAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H789 BAP 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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