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G363 GFX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 GFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 119,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Advise that due to the lowering of the front suspension, the angle now at the bottom ball joints is questionable.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2006 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 114,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

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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G363 GFX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G363 GFX, 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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G363 GFX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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