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F661 EWD

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 EWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,828 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion on o/s rear top spring mount

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,599 miles

under vehicle rusty

welding undersealed for retest

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

under vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,452 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,843 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 72,843 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,619 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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F661 EWD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F661 EWD, 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 F661 EWD registered?

F661 EWD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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