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G213 PRB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 PRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,044 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 82,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,830 miles

rear exhaust silencer small leak. interior mirror cracked,

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,749 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 74,723 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,134 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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G213 PRB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G213 PRB, 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 G213 PRB registered?

G213 PRB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G213 PRB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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