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G106 PKN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,989 mi
Last recorded89,989 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 PKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,989 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 89,985 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,030 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 86,995 miles

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

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

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Mar 2007 83,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,773 miles

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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G106 PKN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 G106 PKN, 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 G106 PKN registered?

G106 PKN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 1989.

Is G106 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 PKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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