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H887 YNU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH887 YNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,018 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 90,010 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 89,713 miles

All 4 tyres are old and age cracked, no ply or cords visable on test

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 10 May 2022 89,713 miles

All 4 tyres are old and age cracked, no ply or cords visable on test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,682 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear slight sticking rear brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,654 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,496 miles

general corrosion present on underside

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,456 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,691 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 87,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,485 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 87,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 87,052 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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H887 YNU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H887 YNU, 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 H887 YNU registered?

H887 YNU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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