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F131 YEJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 YEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025
Pass 14 Oct 2024
Pass 11 Oct 2023
Pass 28 Oct 2022
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 118,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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F131 YEJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F131 YEJ, 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 F131 YEJ registered?

F131 YEJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F131 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F131 YEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F131 YEJ have outstanding finance?

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