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F484 SDP

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,906 mi
Last recorded100,906 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 SDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

sill trims fitted

surface corro sion on sills

Fail 3 Sep 2008 91,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

sill trims fitted

surface corro sion on sills

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,106 miles

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

both rear outer sills very badly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2007 85,079 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills very badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 82,396 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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F484 SDP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F484 SDP, 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 F484 SDP registered?

F484 SDP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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