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H892 AKJ

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,573 mi
Last recorded21,573 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH892 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2006 21,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2006 21,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2005 8,705 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2005 8,698 miles

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

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

n/side front brake binding

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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H892 AKJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 H892 AKJ, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H892 AKJ registered?

H892 AKJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H892 AKJ safe to buy?

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