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G115 YRL

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 YRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,852 miles

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 62,852 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,853 miles

NS outer sill area corroded but not considered excessive

NSF fog lamp not working

OS outer sill area corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear wiper u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,852 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

NS outer sill area corroded but not considered excessive

NSF fog lamp not working

OS outer sill area corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear wiper u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,563 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,881 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,873 miles

Some corrosion of rear wheel aches

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,357 miles

rear brake performance slightly uneven

slight weep from radiator

some corrosion of rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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G115 YRL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G115 YRL, 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 G115 YRL registered?

G115 YRL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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