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F66 JHR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 JHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,491 miles

rear quarter panels holed and corroded

rear seats folded down unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,491 miles

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

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

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

rear quarter panels holed and corroded

rear seats folded down unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear fog lamps slightly damaged

brake pipes heavily greased

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear fog lamps slightly damaged

brake pipes heavily greased

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,608 miles

some corrosion of front cross member

Fail 10 Feb 2009 72,592 miles

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

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

some corrosion of front cross member

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,310 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,947 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,947 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler necksigns of petrol leak on fuel tank

Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,833 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck signs of petrol leak on fuel tank

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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F66 JHR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F66 JHR, 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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F66 JHR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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