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G388 TWS

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,942 mi
Last recorded34,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 TWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,942 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,926 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing flexible stalk (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both lamps low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track ends (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,811 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,885 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,411 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,951 miles

O/S Front inner arch holed and corroded †

Outer sills tacked on but secure †

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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G388 TWS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G388 TWS, 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 G388 TWS registered?

G388 TWS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G388 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G388 TWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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