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H965 MEY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 68,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 68,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,644 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,524 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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H965 MEY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H965 MEY, 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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How do I check the history of H965 MEY?

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What year was H965 MEY registered?

H965 MEY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H965 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H965 MEY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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