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A17 ETP

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,440 mi
Last recorded145,440 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ETP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 145,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills not checked covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2008 145,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 134,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 131,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 125,512 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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A17 ETP is a 1989 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 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 A17 ETP, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 ETP registered?

A17 ETP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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