CarVerify

Free Car Check

G42 LKH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,861 mi
Last recorded105,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 LKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 105,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 105,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,828 miles

heavily undersealed

slight corrosion to inner wing(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 105,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2015 104,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,193 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 104,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf inner wing under bonnet corroded

osf inner wing under bonnet corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 94,357 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G42 LKH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G42 LKH?

You can check the full history of G42 LKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G42 LKH registered?

G42 LKH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G42 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G42 LKH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G42 LKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G42 LKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.