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G755 FPW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,005 mi
Last recorded36,005 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 FPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 36,005 miles

Front shocks weak

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front headlamp damp in glass

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear flexi hose;s ferruls corroded

Various areas under body corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 36,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front shocks weak

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front headlamp damp in glass

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear flexi hose;s ferruls corroded

Various areas under body corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 34,184 miles

advised front cross member corroded

advised front shock weak

advised gen underside corrosion

advised oil leak

advised osr tyre low

advised slight exhaust blow

advised top shock mounts

Fail 14 May 2009 34,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised front cross member corroded

advised front shock weak

advised gen underside corrosion

advised oil leak

advised osr tyre low

advised slight exhaust blow

advised top shock mounts

Pass 23 May 2008 32,289 miles

advised chip in screen

advised front shocks weak

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised some corrosion to sills and floor

Fail 2 May 2008 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion along sills and floor

under body and floor generally corroded around suspension component mountings

Pass 25 May 2007 30,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 30,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 27,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 27,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G755 FPW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G755 FPW, 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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G755 FPW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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