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G185 RGY

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 RGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 147,919 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 147,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.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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G185 RGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G185 RGY, 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 G185 RGY registered?

G185 RGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G185 RGY safe to buy?

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