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F939 OCN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,988 mi
Last recorded4,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 OCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 2,040 miles

Both sills holed and corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,418 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage nearside outter sill.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front cross member showing corrosion

front wishbone mounting areas showing corrosion

n/s/f floor showing corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2013 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front cross member showing corrosion

front wishbone mounting areas showing corrosion

n/s/f floor showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,061 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings showing deterioration

o/s/f wing showing corrosion

rear fuel pipe damp ,smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,994 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 56,994 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,217 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

wind screan stone chiped

Pass 15 Jun 2005 46,286 miles

front number plate cracked †advancing under body corrosion †temp repair fuel pipe †

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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F939 OCN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F939 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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F939 OCN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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