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G599 PAP

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,806 mi
Last recorded64,806 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 PAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,806 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,043 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,030 miles

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

near side front outer drive shaft gaiter is perished

off side and near side rear wheel archs are very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,371 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheel archs are rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,666 miles

Both rear wheel arches are rusty

Engine oil leaks

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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G599 PAP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G599 PAP, 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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G599 PAP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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