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H79 ABV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,702 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 57,702 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion taped up rear arch's (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 57,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,066 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,379 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 40,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,038 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Fail 18 Dec 2009 37,036 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,185 miles

Both rear wheel arches and inner wings beginning to corrode.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 30,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,943 miles

offside floorpan beginning to corrode within seatbelt mounting prescribed area. (may require welding next test).

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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H79 ABV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H79 ABV, 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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What year was H79 ABV registered?

H79 ABV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H79 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H79 ABV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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