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F456 FGP

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,097 mi
Last recorded42,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,097 miles

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

offside rear brake weak

slight corrosion in both rear sills

Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

H C reading high close to fail

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

boot cluttered

offside rear brake weak

slight corrosion in both rear sills

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2006 40,723 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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F456 FGP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F456 FGP, 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 F456 FGP registered?

F456 FGP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F456 FGP safe to buy?

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