MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
SLIGHT LEAK AT RADIATOR.
WEAR AT WIPER SPINDLES.
ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.
GENERAL BODY CORROSION.
OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AT L/H SIDE.
GENERAL BODY CORROSION.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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H796 DFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 H796 DFB, 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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H796 DFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 1991.
Is H796 DFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for H796 DFB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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