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G595 RUF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,755 mi
Last recorded126,755 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG595 RUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 126,739 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cam belt cover missing, rotating parts close to fuel hose.

Pass 13 May 2013 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 114,911 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G595 RUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 G595 RUF, 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 G595 RUF registered?

G595 RUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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