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F80 PMO

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 PMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,883 miles

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

hole in front chassis x member

Fail 5 Jan 2010 74,883 miles

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

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

hole in front chassis x member

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,316 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,304 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both sides underside sills rusted to excess

offside main metal brake pipe rusted to excess

Fail 31 Dec 2007 74,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyre walls cracking to excess

petrol tank leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2007 74,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyre walls cracking to excess

petrol tank leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,118 miles

both sides front top suspension mountings worn

both sides rear chassis rusting

both sides rear tyre walls cracking

nearside front chassis rusting

Fail 28 Dec 2006 69,118 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front top suspension mountings worn

both sides rear tyre walls cracking

boyh sides rear chassis rusting

nearside front chassis rusting

Pass 28 Dec 2005 67,116 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 67,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F80 PMO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F80 PMO, 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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F80 PMO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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