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G138 WRY

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,463 mi
Last recorded95,463 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 WRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

all four tyres old and perished

all other brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear arches corroded

dolphin 'hangy' removed from drivers view

floor pans and inner sills corroded

front and rear number plate backings pulling away

rear shock absorbers corroded

welding repairs covered in sealant... unable to fully check

wipers judder and blades beginning to split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

all four tyres old and perished

all other brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear arches corroded

dolphin 'hangy' removed from drivers view

floor pans and inner sills corroded

front and rear number plate backings pulling away

rear shock absorbers corroded

wipers judder and blades beginning to split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 78,352 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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G138 WRY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G138 WRY, 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 G138 WRY registered?

G138 WRY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G138 WRY safe to buy?

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