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F90 TRV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,718 mi
Last recorded50,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 TRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,718 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged x 2 (7.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged x 2 (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,230 miles

Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,540 miles

Fluid weep from water pump hose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside brake binding slightly when tested

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,756 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

traces of grease around nearside front cv boot (no damage to boot)

very slight corrosion on rear wheel arches (both)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise from offside front bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,912 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,944 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,355 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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F90 TRV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F90 TRV, 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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F90 TRV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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