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G500 JWB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,633 mi
Last recorded151,633 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 JWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 151,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 151,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osr quarter panel holed and corroded

slight play in nsf shock absorber insert

Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,616 miles

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Fail 31 Jul 2007 11,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1/ slight play in n/s track rod end †2/ battery insurcure †3/ cambelt cover missing †4/ undertray loose †5/ radiator warning light on

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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G500 JWB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G500 JWB, 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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G500 JWB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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