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F876 PTF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF876 PTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,137 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 109,136 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

coolant and brake warning lights on

Pass 12 May 2006 103,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 103,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

brake warning lights on

centre rear seat belt not fitted

n/s CV boot cracking

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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F876 PTF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F876 PTF, 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 F876 PTF registered?

F876 PTF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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