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F863 NDV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,292 mi
Last recorded64,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 NDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,292 miles

CORROSION UNDERBODY STRONG ADVISE

corrosion f/ x/member s/a + sills + REAR QUARTERS

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,292 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

CORROSION UNDERBODY STRONG ADVISE

corrosion f/ x/member s/a + sills + REAR QUARTERS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,034 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 64,034 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

screen scratch †corrosion sills † " r//susp arm † " r valance † " w/archs †rear shocker bushes det

Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 63,563 miles

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

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

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

screen chips †play shocker glands †rear shocker bushes badcracking †corrosion under body+r/valance+r/1/4s

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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F863 NDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc 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 F863 NDV, 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 F863 NDV registered?

F863 NDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F863 NDV safe to buy?

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