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G153 RCH

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,132 mi
Last recorded55,132 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 RCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,132 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion round nearside rear wheelarch

rear tyres showing slight signs of seperation on sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,951 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

horn tone low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,414 miles

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Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,414 miles

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

ADVISE ON NEARSIDE MAIN BRAKE PIPE / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / GREASED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / TYRE SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / ALL TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS 155 / 13

FRONT BRAKE PADS APEAR TO WEARING DOWN LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS / OUTER SILLS BECOMING CORRODED ATTENTION REQUIRED

Pass 26 Mar 2006 43,123 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 43,113 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS 155 / 13

BRAKE HOSES METAL UNION SECTIONS BECOMING ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERSIDE OF BODY / OUTER SILLS / PANELING ETC ALL BECOMING HEAVLY SURFACE CORRODED

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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G153 RCH is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G153 RCH, 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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G153 RCH is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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