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G741 PMX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,344 mi
Last recorded55,344 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 PMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,344 miles

Corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch aree

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Corrosion on offside rear ourter sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre small cut to tread area

Some corrosion on front cross member

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch aree

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Corrosion on offside rear ourter sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre small cut to tread area

Some corrosion on front cross member

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,277 miles

Corrosion on offside outer seal front.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside outer c.v boot clips weeping grease.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,885 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 50,885 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Slight corrosion on both outer seals.

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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G741 PMX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G741 PMX, 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 G741 PMX registered?

G741 PMX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G741 PMX safe to buy?

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