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F398 POT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,752 mi
Last recorded28,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 POT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,752 miles

Nearside wiper split at the end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 28,691 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Front cross member corroded. Not in perscribed area!

Nearside wiper split at the end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,996 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,988 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre worn

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,124 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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F398 POT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F398 POT, 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 F398 POT registered?

F398 POT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F398 POT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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