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G642 RFJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 97,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 92,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,913 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,928 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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G642 RFJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G642 RFJ, 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 G642 RFJ registered?

G642 RFJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G642 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G642 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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