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H873 FOW

1991 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astramax50,578 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 FOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2008

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 75,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,748 miles

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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H873 FOW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H873 FOW, 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 H873 FOW registered?

H873 FOW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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