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H829 FBU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,531 mi
Last recorded60,531 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 FBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,531 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,531 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,600 miles

brake pipes corroded close to fail

corrosion close to hole nearside front floor

wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,295 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H829 FBU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H829 FBU, 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 H829 FBU registered?

H829 FBU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H829 FBU safe to buy?

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