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G416 XGM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 XGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,854 miles

inner sills + brake pipes heavily undersealed

rear crossmember holed both sides not within 30cm

slight play in both trackrodends

Fail 6 Mar 2008 85,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inner sills + brake pipes heavily undersealed

rear crossmember holed both sides not within 30cm

slight play in both trackrodends

Pass 29 Nov 2005 85,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 85,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G416 XGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G416 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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What year was G416 XGM registered?

G416 XGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G416 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G416 XGM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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