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G157 XFH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,047 mi
Last recorded168,047 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 XFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 168,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 167,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 164,924 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 164,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corroded holes in o/s/r boot floor and o/s/f crossmember which dosent affect mot

Pass 26 Feb 2009 163,211 miles

plastic covers over sills

Fail 25 Feb 2009

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers over sills

Pass 26 Jan 2008 161,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 158,463 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 158,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

front cross member 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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G157 XFH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G157 XFH, 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 G157 XFH registered?

G157 XFH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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