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F877 GEC

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,334 mi
Last recorded80,334 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF877 GEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,334 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,333 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,128 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,468 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 62,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,477 miles

1 fuel pump mtg broken

n/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,346 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,960 miles

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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F877 GEC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc 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 F877 GEC, 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 F877 GEC registered?

F877 GEC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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