MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,812 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING AS SLIGHT CORROSION
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING AS SLIGHT CORROSION
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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G178 MEA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 G178 MEA, 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 G178 MEA registered?
G178 MEA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1989.
Is G178 MEA safe to buy?
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