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F884 FWR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,567 miles

1. reverse lights inop.2. rear wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 95,567 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

1. reverse lights inop.2. rear wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 95,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F884 FWR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F884 FWR, 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 F884 FWR registered?

F884 FWR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F884 FWR safe to buy?

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