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F403 GYB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

2,324 mi
Last recorded2,324 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 GYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2006 2,324 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front exhaust mounting detached but exhaust still supported.

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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F403 GYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F403 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F403 GYB registered?

F403 GYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F403 GYB safe to buy?

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