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F334 PPU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,631 mi
Last recorded22,631 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF334 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 22,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

headlights different colours

slight exhaust blows at joins

Fail 16 Dec 2025 22,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

headlights different colours

slight exhaust blows at joins

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,391 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

foot brake pedal has a lot of travel, but still has a reserve travel

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

hazard switch starting to show signs of wear

nearside front inner wing in early stages of corrossion

nearside rear fog light not working

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside

offside rear inner wing corroded behind rear bumper

offside wiper blade starting to split, but still clears the screen

slight brake judder on rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,381 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

both rear wheels are close to arches

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

osf wiper blade is just starting to split

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,409 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 15,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight ruffness in osr wheel bearing

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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F334 PPU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F334 PPU, 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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F334 PPU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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