MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some distortion to rear brakes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G198 ECW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.
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 G198 ECW, 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 G198 ECW registered?
G198 ECW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1989.
Is G198 ECW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G198 ECW shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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