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F709 TVT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

overheated during test, fan not kicking in.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,316 miles

Oil leak

overheated during test, fan not kicking in.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 96,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 94,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 94,041 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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F709 TVT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F709 TVT, 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 F709 TVT registered?

F709 TVT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F709 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F709 TVT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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