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H986 GVW

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,750 mi
Last recorded43,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

wipers deteorating

Pass 15 May 2013 41,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipes at tank in poor condition

slight movement to battery

Pass 1 May 2012 41,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,072 miles

rear fuel pipes perishing

rear outer sills getting weak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,216 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,844 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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H986 GVW is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H986 GVW, 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 H986 GVW registered?

H986 GVW is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H986 GVW safe to buy?

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