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F696 RJM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,465 mi
Last recorded86,465 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 RJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

general underside corrosion starting

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to n/s o/s rear lower inner panels

slight damage to o/s rear seat swob

Fail 11 Apr 2008 86,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

general underside corrosion starting

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to n/s o/s rear lower inner panels

slight damage to o/s rear seat swob

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner wheel archs

Fail 21 Mar 2006 81,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

surface corrsion to n/s and o/s front inner wheel archs

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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F696 RJM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F696 RJM, 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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F696 RJM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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