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G304 OLG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,153 mi
Last recorded57,153 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 OLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

brake service

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,153 miles

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

brake service

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brakje service

Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brakje service

Fail 21 Nov 2005 52,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,932 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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G304 OLG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G304 OLG, 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 G304 OLG registered?

G304 OLG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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