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G477 WLM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

32,548 mi
Last recorded32,548 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 WLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 32,548 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear whell arches coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both center outer brake pipes slightly coroded

both rear wheel arches very rusty

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,943 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both center outer brake pipes slightly coroded

both rear wheel arches very rusty

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,027 miles

N/S/F disc appears contaminated.

O/S headlight unit slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Screen cracked to o/s outside sweep of wipers. n/s/r & o/s/r wings have tape to cover corrosion. Extensive corrosion to o/s /f sill area.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/F disc appears contaminated.

O/S headlight unit slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Screen cracked to o/s outside sweep of wipers. n/s/r & o/s/r wings have tape to cover corrosion. Extensive corrosion to o/s /f sill area.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,975 miles

offside and nearside front sill corroded not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear inner panel corroded not withn prescribed areas

Fail 18 Oct 2011 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside front sill corroded not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear inner panel corroded not withn prescribed areas

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside inner wing corroded not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside sills corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside and nearside inner wing corroded not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside sills corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,924 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

screen damaged outside sweep of wipers

Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

screen damaged outside sweep of wipers

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear arches taped up

Fail 2 Nov 2007 24,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear arches taped up

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 18,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 10,808 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 10,808 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G477 WLM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G477 WLM, 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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G477 WLM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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