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F990 LNU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 LNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,829 miles

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

surface corrosion around body & structure,wouldn't penerate at test,side skirts,& lowering springs fitted.

Fail 16 May 2007 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

surface corrosion around body & structure,wouldn't penerate at test(side skirts & lowering springs fitted).

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 101,230 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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F990 LNU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,500cc 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 F990 LNU, 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 F990 LNU registered?

F990 LNU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 1989.

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