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G448 ALJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,348 mi
Last recorded134,348 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 ALJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 134,348 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 130,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 126,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2008 126,636 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 117,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 104,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 104,866 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise slight front brake fluctuation+n/s front road wheel

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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G448 ALJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G448 ALJ, 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 G448 ALJ registered?

G448 ALJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G448 ALJ safe to buy?

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