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H980 DBK

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 DBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded but not exssesive

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,329 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front top suspension mounts breaking up

brake hose ferruls corroding

fan belt loose

front cross member corroding

front tyres getting close and perishing

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,087 miles

both front suspension top mounts breaking up

brake pipes corroding

front cross member corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f wing panel corroding

o/s/r reverse light not working

o/s/r wheel arch panel corroding

rear brake hose ferruls corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,391 miles

vt 32 was issued

Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

all brake pipes starting to corrode

f/o/s wing corroded

rear suspention springs corroded

slight corostion inner and outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,941 miles

all brake hose ferrels corroding

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2005 51,941 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

all brake hose ferrels corroding

oil leak

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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H980 DBK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H980 DBK, 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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H980 DBK is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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