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G261 OFG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 OFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and thin in places

exhaust system deteriorated and leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and thin in places

exhaust system deteriorated and leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,766 miles

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

Front crossmember slightly corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre walls perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn thin inner edge

Offside Rear corrosion in boot floor outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear screw in tyre

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

corrosion on chassis near gearbox mounting

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Front crossmember slightly corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre walls perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn thin inner edge

Offside Rear corrosion in boot floor outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear screw in tyre

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

corrosion on chassis near gearbox mounting

engine management light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch jagged edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch jagged edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% head lamp weak (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% head lamp weak (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,939 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,122 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 48,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,913 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,351 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all tyre walls starting to perish

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,862 miles

front cross member rusty

front no plate damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,859 miles

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

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

front cross member rusty

front no plate damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 28,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre,front chassis corroded.

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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G261 OFG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G261 OFG, 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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G261 OFG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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