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G143 FVV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,699 mi
Last recorded172,699 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 FVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 172,699 miles

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

bulk head near steering slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 172,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bulk head near steering slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside floor corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 129,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear seats and seat belts missing

Pass 24 Dec 2012 127,623 miles

o/s front chassis distorted

rear silencer distoted

Fail 22 Dec 2012 127,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

o/s front chassis distorted

rear silencer distoted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 127,368 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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G143 FVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G143 FVV, 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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G143 FVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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