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F711 XEJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 XEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 48,180 miles

all brake pipe ferrals starting to corroid

corrosion starting to set in

offside rear shock weaping

parking brake cables slightly fraying

rear brake service required

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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F711 XEJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F711 XEJ, 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 F711 XEJ registered?

F711 XEJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 1989.

Is F711 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F711 XEJ shows 3 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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