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B16 FRM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,749 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 104,498 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 102,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 102,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B16 FRM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 FRM, 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 B16 FRM registered?

B16 FRM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is B16 FRM safe to buy?

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