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G47 BAB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 BAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,450 miles

Advisory to revise routing of fuel hoses on vehicle

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advisory to revise routing of fuel hoses on vehicle

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,364 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 72,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,953 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 69,953 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,229 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,855 miles

custom car

Fail 25 May 2010 69,838 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver and passenger wiper blades split, still clears the screen.

fuel filler cap sealing washer perishing

fuel lines corroded

nearside front flexi brake pipe cracking/perishing

offside front flexi brake pipe cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre nailed

play in brake pedal lever pivot

Pass 28 May 2009 68,379 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,307 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
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G47 BAB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G47 BAB, 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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G47 BAB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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