MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear flexi ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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F493 XVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 F493 XVV, 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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F493 XVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F493 XVV safe to buy?
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