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C9 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,630 mi
Last recorded133,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,405 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 123,410 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 123,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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C9 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C9 GTE, 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 C9 GTE registered?

C9 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is C9 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 GTE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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