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F138 GAG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,300 mi
Last recorded80,300 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 GAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 80,297 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,220 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 56,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,298 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,232 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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F138 GAG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F138 GAG, 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 F138 GAG registered?

F138 GAG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F138 GAG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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