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G237 VVS

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,634 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 113,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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G237 VVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G237 VVS, 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 G237 VVS registered?

G237 VVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G237 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 VVS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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