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H879 LHP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,741 mi
Last recorded62,741 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 LHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,854 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 29,036 miles

front and rear tyre side walls starting to crack.

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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H879 LHP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H879 LHP, 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 H879 LHP registered?

H879 LHP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H879 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H879 LHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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