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G236 XFC

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 XFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Smell of fuel around fuel tank area but no leak found during test.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,404 miles

Offside rear wheel arch rusting.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,404 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel arch rusting.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,000 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age and starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,089 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 66,089 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,975 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 64,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,759 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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G236 XFC is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 G236 XFC, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G236 XFC registered?

G236 XFC is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G236 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G236 XFC shows 12 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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