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E8 GTE

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 124,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,001 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard rebilt car (7.1.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 116,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 116,117 miles

Oil leak

slight fluffing to both front seat belts

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,501 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 113,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,950 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 110,942 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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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E8 GTE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E8 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 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 E8 GTE registered?

E8 GTE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is E8 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 GTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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