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G588 STT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,225 mi
Last recorded23,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 STT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,609 miles

o/sf crossmember,n/s/f chassis rail and o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f crossmember,n/s/f chassis rail and o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,749 miles

o/s/f crossmember and inner wing corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2006 21,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f crossmember and inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,950 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wing,and o/s/f croossmember

Fail 2 Sep 2005 20,950 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wing and o/s/f croosmember

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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G588 STT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G588 STT, 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 G588 STT registered?

G588 STT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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