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H109 FMJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH109 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 97,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 97,632 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2016 97,622 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,265 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,861 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 86,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 82,209 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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H109 FMJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H109 FMJ, 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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H109 FMJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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