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G365 SBM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG365 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 147,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 141,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 141,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,068 miles

fuel pipes on under side hanging down in need of reroute

non standard front indecators fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2012 138,068 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes on under side hanging down in need of reroute

non standard front indecators fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,775 miles

engine coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,063 miles

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,175 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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G365 SBM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G365 SBM, 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 G365 SBM registered?

G365 SBM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G365 SBM safe to buy?

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