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F896 OCN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 OCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,632 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts perishing

Both rear top spring plates corroding

Nearside c/v gaiter damp/ no leak seen

Offside inner wheel arch corroding

Offside track rod end bellow split

Rear brake hose ferruls corroding

Rear chassis legs/floorpan corroded and holed

Slight flicker on rear lights

Unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 2 Mar 2006 78,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front top shock absorber mounts perishing

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Both rear top spring plates corroding

Nearside c/v gaiter damp -no leak senn

Offside inner wheel arch corroding

Offside track rod end bellow split

Rear chassis leg/floor pan corroded and holed

Slight flicker on rear lights

Unable to see brake pads clearly

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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F896 OCN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F896 OCN, 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 F896 OCN registered?

F896 OCN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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