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G187 ATL

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,423 mi
Last recorded166,423 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 ATL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 166,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 166,422 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,147 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,212 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion floor panels] front cross member] rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion floor panels] front cross member] rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,412 miles

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

Offside centre floor becoming corroded.

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated (temp repair).

Suspension becoming weak/soft in operation.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 86,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 86,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G187 ATL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G187 ATL, 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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G187 ATL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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