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F799 BAV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 BAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 69,045 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,530 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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F799 BAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F799 BAV, 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 F799 BAV registered?

F799 BAV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 1989.

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