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G415 WBL

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,766 mi
Last recorded61,766 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG415 WBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,766 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,766 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom ofn/s and o/s rear quarter panels badly corroded

handbrake warning light not illuminating

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded along complete lenth

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses corroded

o/s brake pipe running front to back staring to corrod

only half speedo dial illuminated

rear bodywork underneath bumber badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom of nearside & offside rear quarter panels has corrosion

nearside & offside rear wheel arches has corrosion which may fail next year (seatbelt mountings)

nearside front wing has corrosion

nearside&offside front brake hoses perished

rear cross member has corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,702 miles

both front brake hoses perished

coil pack has spark shorting to earth

corrosion at bottom of both rear panels

corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rea no plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to front no plate

various areas of corrosion starting

vehicle smokes slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,702 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front brake hoses perished

coil pack has spark shorting to earth

corrosion at bottom of both rear panels

corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rea no plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to front no plate

various areas of corrosion starting

vehicle smokes slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,679 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch / sill at seat belt mounting

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,671 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

slight corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch / sill at seat belt mounting

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,619 miles

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

binding to the front brakes

chip to windscreen

corrosion to the rear brake hose ferrules

front windscreen not fully secure

heavy corrsion to the back panel and lower rear wings; also corrosion to the inner and outer sills

protective caps missing from the brake calipers

slight free play to the o/s/r wheel

uneven wear to the front brake pads

wear to the front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,601 miles

front brakes sticking very slightly

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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G415 WBL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G415 WBL, 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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G415 WBL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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