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G249 PAU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,247 mi
Last recorded26,247 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 PAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 26,247 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,337 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 252,912 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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G249 PAU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G249 PAU, 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 G249 PAU registered?

G249 PAU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G249 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G249 PAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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