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G579 NKR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

39,248 mi
Last recorded39,248 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 NKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 39,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate is cracked

n/s rear tyre is very cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,719 miles

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

corrossion o/s and n/s floors and rear chassis

Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,719 miles

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

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

corrossion o/s and n/s floors and rear chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,995 miles

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

front brake discs are very rusty

steering is very stiff

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,995 miles

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

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

front brake discs are very rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,130 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,130 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,802 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,802 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 28,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,394 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

idle speed is too high

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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G579 NKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G579 NKR, 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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G579 NKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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