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H995 YMX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,996 mi
Last recorded14,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH995 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 14,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 141,359 miles

both front top suspension mounts perished/split

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/r wing rusty and holed

play in n/s/f suspension mounting/shock absorber

play in steering coloumn adjustable type

tyre sizes different on front and rear

vehicle body /sills underbody rusty

windscreen damage

Fail 6 Jun 2006 141,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

sills/floor/body rusty

play in n/s/f top suspension mounting/shock tube

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front top suspension mountings perished/split

brake pad warning lamp on

flexi brake hose ends rusty

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r arch /wing rusty/holed

plastic guards on sills

slight play in steering coloumn top moumt adjustable type.

tyre sizes different on front and rear

windcsreen damage

Fail 29 Mar 2006 141,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated/nearside slightly out of shape

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

rear flexi brake hose ends rusty

slight play to n/s/f shock absorber

unable to check outer sills properly due to plastic covers

vehicle underbody rusty

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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H995 YMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H995 YMX, 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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H995 YMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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