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G583 TFW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 TFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 64,181 miles

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes greased

general corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre scuffed sidewalls/ wearing on inner edge/ perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear upper wheel arch slightly corroded

unable to see brake pads

Fail 22 May 2012 64,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes greased

general corrosion

nearside front tyre scuffed sidewalls/ wearing on inner edge/ perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear upper wheel arch slightly corroded

unable to see brake pads

Pass 25 May 2011 61,156 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 56,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,845 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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G583 TFW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G583 TFW, 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 G583 TFW registered?

G583 TFW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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