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G454 HNW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,042 mi
Last recorded94,042 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 HNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,713 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 86,431 miles

Faulty charging system/battery

Fitted plastic sill covers - unable to test fully.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake requires slight adjustment,

o/s/f suspension rubber top mount bush perished and has slight movement.

slight corrosion floor pan rear n/s & o/s.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,431 miles

Faulty charging system/battery

Fitted plastic sill covers - unable to test fully.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake requires slight adjustment,

o/s/f suspension rubber top mount bush perished and has slight movement.

slight corrosion floor pan rear n/s & o/s.

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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G454 HNW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G454 HNW, 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 G454 HNW registered?

G454 HNW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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