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F69 LUF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,881 mi
Last recorded91,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 LUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,881 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 540,492 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 91,671 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 90,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 89,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,620 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp secured so can be removed after test

Fail 30 May 2006 87,164 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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F69 LUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F69 LUF, 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 F69 LUF registered?

F69 LUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F69 LUF safe to buy?

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