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G276 GWW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,643 mi
Last recorded62,643 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 GWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,643 miles

both lower sills especially near side corroded

brakes only just made minimum requirements could do with some attention

steel fuel pipes front to rear seriously corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,183 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corrosion

rubber fuel pipe from fuel pump small splits

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,181 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corrosion

rubber fuel pipe from fuel pump small splits

Pass 8 May 2009 58,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 58,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s and o/s top mounts have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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G276 GWW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 G276 GWW, 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 G276 GWW registered?

G276 GWW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G276 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G276 GWW 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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