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G425 YEH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 YEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,457 miles

Battery insecure

outter sills slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,394 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose

engine oil leak

nearside / offside rear corroded and holed but not within 30 cms of mtgs

Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,538 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 83,536 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G425 YEH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G425 YEH, 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 G425 YEH registered?

G425 YEH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G425 YEH safe to buy?

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