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G172 SGJ

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 SGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad wear warning light "ON"

Engine "MIL" light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhuast fixed rigid at rear

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

Plastic covers over sills, unable to assess condition of sills

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,806 miles

Fuel pump mountings crckimg

Hand brake "ON" warning light on

Rear exhaust mountings weak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,724 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 99,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 99,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,154 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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G172 SGJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G172 SGJ, 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 G172 SGJ registered?

G172 SGJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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