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G615 YHK

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,128 mi
Last recorded32,128 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG615 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 32,128 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 31,559 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 31,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion but not excessive.

o/s/r and n/s/r lower part of arches corrosion but not structal area.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,692 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion but not excessive.

o/s/r and n/s/r lower part of arches corrosion but not structal area.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,061 miles

n/s/r lower part of inner wheel arch corrosion but not in structal area.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,701 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G615 YHK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G615 YHK, 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 G615 YHK registered?

G615 YHK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G615 YHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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