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F578 SLN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,633 mi
Last recorded79,633 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 SLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,633 miles

Offside Rear floor pan has small corrosion hole but outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,769 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,422 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

differant size tyres front and back

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

differant size tyres front and back

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,930 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,095 miles

front shock absorbers weak

rear tyres age cracking

screen washer poor at times

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,640 miles

front crossmember deteriorating o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2005 70,159 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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F578 SLN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F578 SLN, 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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F578 SLN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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