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F466 SDF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,534 mi
Last recorded21,534 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 SDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 21,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp broken (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp broken (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,091 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE JUST MET

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,091 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE JUST MET

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 92,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,497 miles

both outer sills and rear wheel archs weak with corrsion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,919 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f c.v boot perished

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,745 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,683 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 79,096 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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F466 SDF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F466 SDF, 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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F466 SDF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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