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F678 TMD

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,870 mi
Last recorded5,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 TMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,870 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

both outer sills corroded and getting thin in places

main beam warning light not working

vehicle misfiring

Fail 16 Jul 2012 5,870 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

both outer sills corroded and getting thin in places

main beam warning light not working

vehicle misfiring

Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,320 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,990 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

slight fluctuation in reading from n/s/f brake

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,946 miles

light corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r outer sill

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorating

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp

slight fluctuation in readings from o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pads more worn than o/s

o/s sill corroding

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight fluctuation in readings on o/s/f brake

slight fluctuation in readings on o/s/r brake

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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F678 TMD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F678 TMD, 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 F678 TMD registered?

F678 TMD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 1989.

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