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F95 RDL

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,000 mi
Last recorded52,000 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF95 RDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,000 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 52,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,991 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh, all tyres are perished,

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh, all tyres are perished,

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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F95 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F95 RDL, 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 F95 RDL registered?

F95 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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