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G753 YTW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,191 mi
Last recorded43,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG753 YTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 43,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

crossmember under radiator corroded

power steering pipes under radiator corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front cross member under radiator corroded

slight wear in both front top strut mounts

Fail 20 May 2022 43,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front cross member under radiator corroded

slight wear in both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 May 2018 43,132 miles

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes + o/s/f

front brake application slightly uneven

front cross-member/ radiator support corroded

power steering pipes at radiator corroded

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 11 May 2018 43,132 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking on pipe from tank to pump (7.2.3)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes + o/s/f

front brake application slightly uneven

front cross-member/ radiator support corroded

power steering pipes at radiator corroded

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,128 miles

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

corrosion in front crossmember[not prescribed area]

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion in n/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

oil leak?

power steering pipe under radiator corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 43,122 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion in front crossmember[not prescribed area]

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion in n/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

oil leak?

power steering pipe under radiator corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,095 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding,unable to check properly due to underseal

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

front crossmember corroded, not a prescribed area

n/s headlamp chipped

small chip in n/s of windscreen

unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,090 miles

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion in n/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight blow on exhaust joint at front/centre

small chip in windscreen

unable to check condition of some brake pipes due to underseal

unable to check n/s/f seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check sill condition due to childseat

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,933 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front crossmember under radiator corroding

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

oil leak?

power steering pipes under radiator corroded

slight exhaust blow on joint between front + centre sections

small chip in o/s of windscreen

unable to check parts of vehicle including brake pipes properly due to underseal

unable to check sill condition properly due to covers

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,925 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on rear brake discs

front crossmember under radiator corroding

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

oil leak?

power steering pipes under radiator corroded

slight exhaust blow on joint between front + centre sections

small chip in o/s of windscreen

unable to check parts of vehicle including brake pipes properly due to underseal

unable to check sill condition properly due to covers

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,249 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G753 YTW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G753 YTW, 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 G753 YTW registered?

G753 YTW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G753 YTW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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