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G230 BVN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 BVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,431 miles

o/s rear panel has been welded /undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,188 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe corrosion

brake pipes covered in sealer

sign of leak from fuel tank - no leak found

slight corrosion on offside floor

Fail 24 Nov 2006 100,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe corrosion

brake pipes covered in sealer

sign of leak from fuel tank - no leak found

slight corrosion on offside floor

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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G230 BVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G230 BVN, 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 G230 BVN registered?

G230 BVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 1989.

Is G230 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G230 BVN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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