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H989 FDH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 FDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,559 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 56,559 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 55,665 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2010 55,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 51,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,816 miles

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode slightly.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 48,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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H989 FDH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H989 FDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H989 FDH registered?

H989 FDH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H989 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 FDH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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