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G159 CRL

1990 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,524 mi
Last recorded53,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 CRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 46,888 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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G159 CRL is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G159 CRL, 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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What year was G159 CRL registered?

G159 CRL is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G159 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 CRL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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