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G307 PGY

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,149 mi
Last recorded53,149 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG307 PGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear and osf tyres perishing

front exhaust section corroded

ns headlamp beam pattern poor

ns lower sill lip damaged

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear and osf tyres perishing

front exhaust section corroded

handbrake travel

horn poor just acceptable

ns headlamp beam pattern poor

ns lower sill lip damaged

rear brake balance poor,recommend attention

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,406 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor --23%

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

All Tyres Perishing

Centre Exhaust Section Repaired With Paste

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension Weak

Oil Leaks

Pin Hole In N/S/F Outer CV Boot--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Shock Absorber Rubber Mounts Perishing

Repairs To Both Sills

Slight Damage & Corrosion N/S sill Lip

Slight Damage O/S /R Lamp Lens

Travel Handbrake

Fail 2 Feb 2008 52,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

All Tyres Perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Balance Poor --23%

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension Weak

Oil Leaks

Pin Hole In N/S/F Outer CV Boot--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Shock Absorber Rubber Mounts Perishing

Repairs To Both Sills

Slight Damage & Corrosion N/S sill Lip

Slight Damage O/S /R Lamp Lens

Travel Handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,703 miles

see advice sheet no.593474137014, issued 03/02/2007 (item 007 rectified)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 51,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

rear fuel feed hose badly perished & seems slightly damp - strongly recommend prompt replacement

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 50,860 miles

ALL TYRE WALLS PERISHING

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

FUEL CAP SEALING RING PERISHING

N/S/R SILL CORODING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

PIN HOLE IN N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT RECOMEND ATTENTION

SUSPENSION SEEMS WEAK

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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G307 PGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G307 PGY, 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 G307 PGY registered?

G307 PGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G307 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G307 PGY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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