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G161 PNX

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 PNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2006 95,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear quarters have holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

water leak recommend further investigation

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 PNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G161 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

G161 PNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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