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G246 NYB

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 NYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,038 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,035 miles

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

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

both rear wheelarches have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2007 15,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front outer cv boots perishing.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front outer cv boots perishing.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 2,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 97,718 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroding n/s/r fog lamp broken

Fail 15 Dec 2005 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding n/s/r fog lamp lense broken o/s/f mud flap insecure

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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G246 NYB is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G246 NYB, 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 G246 NYB registered?

G246 NYB is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G246 NYB safe to buy?

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