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G161 OYC

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,649 mi
Last recorded37,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 OYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,649 miles

rear panel has accident damage.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 37,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear panel has accident damage.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 25,419 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,648 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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G161 OYC is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G161 OYC, 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 G161 OYC registered?

G161 OYC is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 1990.

Is G161 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 OYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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