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F136 CWD

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,153 mi
Last recorded108,153 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 CWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are corroded

inner door handles are sticky

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

surface corrosion to sills

vehicle emitting blue smoke under acceleration

Fail 15 Jul 2009 108,152 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

curface corrosion to sills

front discs are corroded

inner door handles are sticky

n/s/r brake effort is low

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,147 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 108,147 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

fuel pump and filter housings are cable tied up and are slightly insecure

indicators flash fast

inner door handles sticky

o/s/o sill cover missing

slight bind to n/s/f

slight play in both front steering and suspension joints

surface corrosion to undervehicle and inner arch

Fail 1 Jun 2006 108,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

complete undervehicle and bulkhead has surface corrosion

coolant leak

corrosion to o/s/r outer arch

cover over n/s/o sill

discs corroded

leak at washer pipe

surface corrosion n/s/f inner arch

tyre pressures look low

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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F136 CWD 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 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F136 CWD, 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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F136 CWD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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