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F706 PBM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,474 mi
Last recorded25,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 PBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear nearside tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,474 miles

Advise both rear shocks are corroded

Advise corrosion on rear cross member

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside rear light cluster is cracked and broken

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,474 miles

Advise both rear shocks are corroded

Advise corrosion on rear cross member

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside rear light cluster is cracked and broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,465 miles

cill pannels starting to corrode inner and outer

flexy hoses sdtarting to deteriate

front tyres starting to crack

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,534 miles

nearside fog light is damaged

under side of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,349 miles

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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F706 PBM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F706 PBM, 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 F706 PBM registered?

F706 PBM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F706 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F706 PBM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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