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G198 ECW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

15,784 mi
Last recorded15,784 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2008 15,784 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 13,883 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 11,502 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 11,322 miles

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.

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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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.

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