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F838 BEX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,506 mi
Last recorded39,506 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 BEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2007 39,506 miles

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

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

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

Front 'X' member corroded.

Nearside front wing corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust smokey.

Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sills corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 37,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust smokey.

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

Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake slower to operate / less output.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sills corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,059 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp - lens damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2005 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Emissions near limit

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear fog lamp - lens damaged

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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F838 BEX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F838 BEX, 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 F838 BEX registered?

F838 BEX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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