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F898 VHG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,464 mi
Last recorded50,464 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 VHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are old and treads are perishing and cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are old and treads are perishing and cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are old and sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,342 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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F898 VHG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F898 VHG, 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 F898 VHG registered?

F898 VHG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F898 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F898 VHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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