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G773 XJB

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,956 mi
Last recorded47,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG773 XJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,956 miles

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

damaged to windscreen by wipers

underside corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,865 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

damaged to windscreen by wipers

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,409 miles

see advisories from test number:- 216833675423

Fail 22 Jun 2015 44,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to windscreen from wipers

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,162 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 33,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,127 miles

nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside front wing slight corrosion

tickover slightly high

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,008 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,738 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,356 miles

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

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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G773 XJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G773 XJB, 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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G773 XJB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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