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G270 GVP

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,498 mi
Last recorded97,498 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 GVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 97,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 96,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,655 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 96,322 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 96,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 95,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 95,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,082 miles

rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2015 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,348 miles

rear tyres have slight side wall cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,337 miles

Both front suspension top mount rubbers perished.

N/S/F brake hose cable tied.

Slight exhaust leak on rear joint.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 93,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front suspension top mount rubbers perished.

N/S/F brake hose cable tied.

Slight bind noted to front brakes.

Slight exhaust leak on rear joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,263 miles

nearside front brakehose cable tied

rear brakes surface corrsion

waterleak

Fail 10 Jan 2009 91,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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G270 GVP is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G270 GVP, 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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G270 GVP is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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