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H649 BGU

1991 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astramax50,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2006 77,765 miles

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

corrosion to rear valence

Fail 16 Mar 2006 77,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

corrosion to rear valance

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astramax?

Based on 6,888 MOT tests across 2,089 vehicles.

58.8%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 909
constant velocity joint gaiter split 530
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
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H649 BGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 50,578 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H649 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H649 BGU registered?

H649 BGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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