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G115 TVM

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,094 mi
Last recorded37,094 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,094 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,148 miles

both front suspension leg top mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Apr 2014 31,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both front suspension leg top mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 May 2013 21,625 miles

both front macpherson strut mountings deteriorated under the bonnet.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

both front macpherson strut mountings deteriorated under the bonnet.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 4,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,520 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,139 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,459 miles

creeping crack in windsreen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,928 miles

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

creeping crack on nearside windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,863 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G115 TVM is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G115 TVM, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G115 TVM is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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