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G42 DJT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 DJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,673 miles

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

nearside front Suspension top mount deteriorated

offside front Suspension top mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front Suspension top mount deteriorated

offside front Suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,637 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,389 miles

front suspension shock absorbers starting to get weak

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,059 miles

Steering rack slightly noisey. †Front brake pipe ferrules not checked due to covers. †Recommend rear fuel pipe replacement.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,695 miles

oil leak from engine , further diagnossis required

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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G42 DJT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G42 DJT, 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 G42 DJT registered?

G42 DJT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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