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F126 RPD

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,617 mi
Last recorded43,617 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 RPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,617 miles

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

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

front cross member coroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,376 miles

air intake hose split

front cross member

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,936 miles

o/s front cross member

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,305 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Fuel smell from under bonnet no leaks found at time of test

N/S & O/S front floors ligfht corrosion

N/S & O/S outer floors to sills light corrosion

N/S & O/S rear outer sills light corrosion

N/S/R outer wheel arch corroding

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe light corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,733 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,726 miles

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

Front discs slightly worn & lipped

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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F126 RPD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F126 RPD, 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 F126 RPD registered?

F126 RPD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F126 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F126 RPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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