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G640 THW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

45,907 mi
Last recorded45,907 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 THW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear b rake disks have surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

front towing eye split

rear fuel pump mouting broken, held up with tie strap.

signs of power steering fluid at steering rack

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G640 THW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 G640 THW, 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 G640 THW registered?

G640 THW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G640 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G640 THW shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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