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F73 MVU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 MVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,011 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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F73 MVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F73 MVU, 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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How do I check the history of F73 MVU?

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What year was F73 MVU registered?

F73 MVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F73 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 MVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F73 MVU have outstanding finance?

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