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G518 MFM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 MFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,704 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,393 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

slight weep from power rack †both cv joint boots crac ked †n/s front brake disc distorted

Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,411 miles

front cross member corroded †horn has poor tone

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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G518 MFM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G518 MFM, 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 G518 MFM registered?

G518 MFM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G518 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G518 MFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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