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F51 EEG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 EEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,940 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 68,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 68,804 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 68,802 miles

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

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

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

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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F51 EEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F51 EEG, 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 F51 EEG registered?

F51 EEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F51 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F51 EEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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