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G378 PNJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 PNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,104 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,578 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G378 PNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G378 PNJ, 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 G378 PNJ registered?

G378 PNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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