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F862 KKM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245 mi
Last recorded245 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF862 KKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 245 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 60 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front nimber plate cracked

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust box in poor condition and has slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 77,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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F862 KKM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F862 KKM, 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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F862 KKM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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