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H969 FTM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH969 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,755 miles

Offside Rear service/ parking brake require adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,497 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,490 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside footbrake effort poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,852 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,552 miles

off side front valve stem slightly damaged

slight blow from front pipe

unable to check centre rear lap belt due to being stuck under seat

Fail 8 Mar 2007 54,550 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight blow from front pipe

unable to check centre rear lap belt due to being stuck under seat

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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H969 FTM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H969 FTM, 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 H969 FTM registered?

H969 FTM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 1991.

Is H969 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H969 FTM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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