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G500 KAK

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

155,669 mi
Last recorded155,669 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 KAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2007 155,669 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

corrosion both outer sills

unable to fully check body work for corrosion etc. due to sill covers and plastic body kit fitment

Pass 1 Dec 2006 155,221 miles

corrosion near and off side rear top spring mounting points

corrosion near and off side sills to floor

exhaust system corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2006 155,221 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion near and off side rear suspension spring top mounting points

corrosion near and off side sills to floor

exhaust system corroded

metal fual pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2006 155,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion near and off side sills to floor

corrosion off side and near side rear suspension spring top mounting points corroded

exhaust system corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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G500 KAK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 KAK, 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 KAK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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