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G395 XGM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 XGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,978 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 83,323 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,956 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 79,952 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,016 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 66,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,622 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,196 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 42,195 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G395 XGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G395 XGM, 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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G395 XGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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