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G589 FRE

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,092 mi
Last recorded131,092 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 FRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 130,137 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 128,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 125,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 125,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,645 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 125,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 123,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 121,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 120,052 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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G589 FRE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G589 FRE, 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 G589 FRE registered?

G589 FRE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G589 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G589 FRE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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