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F812 MTN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF812 MTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to all under panels due to age off vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,331 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to all under panels due to age off vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,991 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 39,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe 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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F812 MTN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F812 MTN, 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 F812 MTN registered?

F812 MTN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F812 MTN safe to buy?

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