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G61 PVU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 PVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 137,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear arches slighty corroded

offside rear tyre in poor condition

oil leak

various chips in windscreen

various fuel and brake pipes corroded

various parts of corrosion to under side

Fail 10 Apr 2008 131,579 miles

movement in both front shock rams

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside front flour pan

slight corrosion to offside bulk head / inner arch

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 131,579 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

movement in both front shock rams

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside front flour pan

slight corrosion to offside bulk head / inner arch

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 126,424 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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G61 PVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 G61 PVU, 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 G61 PVU registered?

G61 PVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G61 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G61 PVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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