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F493 XVV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,144 mi
Last recorded95,144 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 XVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 94,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 94,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,293 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2018 93,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 88,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,932 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 87,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 83,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,322 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2009 81,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,565 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,493 miles

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?

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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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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What year was F493 XVV registered?

F493 XVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F493 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F493 XVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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