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G205 YHK

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 89,207 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 30 May 2019 89,184 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 May 2018 89,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 89,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,633 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 88,106 miles

front cross member has damage

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

rear brake pipe to hose union corroded n/s & o/s

rear silencer support strap corroded

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 May 2013 88,103 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member has damage

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

rear brake pipe to hose union corroded n/s & o/s

rear silencer support strap corroded

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 May 2012 87,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,738 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 85,492 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2009 83,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 79,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 74,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 68,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 64,742 miles

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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G205 YHK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G205 YHK, 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 G205 YHK registered?

G205 YHK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G205 YHK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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