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F517 YJT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 YJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,617 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 62,617 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,271 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 62,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 61,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,336 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,064 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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F517 YJT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F517 YJT, 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 F517 YJT registered?

F517 YJT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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