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F940 GGF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,990 mi
Last recorded41,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 GGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 41,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear arches need attention

sills corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear arches need attention

sills corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,011 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear sill startint to rust

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 26,009 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F940 GGF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F940 GGF, 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 F940 GGF registered?

F940 GGF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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