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F792 MMJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,932 mi
Last recorded5,932 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 5,685 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 5,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 5,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 5,398 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,032 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 5,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 3,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 104,605 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F792 MMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F792 MMJ, 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 F792 MMJ registered?

F792 MMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F792 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F792 MMJ shows 12 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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