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G294 DFY

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 DFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2007 135,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 135,210 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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G294 DFY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G294 DFY, 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 G294 DFY registered?

G294 DFY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G294 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G294 DFY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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