CarVerify

Free Car Check

G108 MYB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,229 mi
Last recorded10,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 MYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

rear lamp cracked nearside

small crack offside mirror

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 9,664 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 9,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 7,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,609 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 6,609 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 6,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G108 MYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc 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 G108 MYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G108 MYB?

You can check the full history of G108 MYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G108 MYB registered?

G108 MYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G108 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G108 MYB shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G108 MYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G108 MYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.