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H877 BFG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,054 mi
Last recorded72,054 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH877 BFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,054 miles

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

Oil leak

age related underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,054 miles

Oil leak

age related underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s floor pans corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,484 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,481 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,846 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,007 miles

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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H877 BFG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H877 BFG, 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 H877 BFG registered?

H877 BFG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H877 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H877 BFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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