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F486 PMJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 PMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,978 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,923 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 55,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F486 PMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F486 PMJ, 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 F486 PMJ registered?

F486 PMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 1989.

Is F486 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F486 PMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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