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G678 PMR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 PMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 68,244 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 67,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,302 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,272 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,260 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 63,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2010 60,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

fuel hose by pump badly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,418 miles

brake fluid low

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,526 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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G678 PMR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G678 PMR, 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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G678 PMR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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