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G704 FBD

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both rear tyres becoming perished

nearside front and offside front lower front wings becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear tyres becoming perished

nearside front and offside front lower front wings becoming corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

drivers window not working

front exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,443 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

drivers seat runners worn

front exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 14 Jan 2011 47,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

drivers seat runners worn

front exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,551 miles

drivers window not working

Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,551 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

drivers window not working

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 20,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 2,510 miles

advise front brake discs slight rust

advise slight water in headlamps

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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G704 FBD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G704 FBD, 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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G704 FBD is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 1989.

Is G704 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 FBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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