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F620 RPV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF620 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,361 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bot front brake hoses slightly perished

front pads low

front shocks slightly soft

Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bot front brake hoses slightly perished

front pads low

front shocks slightly soft

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,834 miles

exhaust down pipe bracket broken.

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre bady cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,799 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

front number plate cracked

n/s rear brake flex ferules rusty

n/s/r tyre bady cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 64,131 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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F620 RPV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F620 RPV, 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 F620 RPV registered?

F620 RPV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F620 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F620 RPV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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