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F965 FWR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers slow

Fail 28 May 2009 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers slow

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,032 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 73,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 73,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,360 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 72,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F965 FWR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F965 FWR, 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 F965 FWR registered?

F965 FWR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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