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F950 PPA

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 PPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,025 miles

slight damage to window screen

vehicle has advanced corrossion to wheel arches and inner outer body sills

Fail 5 Dec 2005 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

maixium allowed travel on hand brake

slight damage to wind screen

vehicle has advanced corrossion to wheel arches and inner and outer body sills

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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F950 PPA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F950 PPA, 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 F950 PPA registered?

F950 PPA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F950 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F950 PPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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