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G784 CHF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 CHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wings at sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches/valances holed and corroded (not within a prescribed area)

front brake discs have surface rust

o/s/f inner and outer sill corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Fail 12 Feb 2020 64,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wings at sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches/valances holed and corroded (not within a prescribed area)

front brake discs have surface rust

o/s/f inner and outer sill corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded (outside prescribed area)

front brake discs rusty

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded (just outside prescribed area)

Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded (outside prescribed area)

front brake discs rusty

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded (just outside prescribed area)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine oil leaking

front brake discs corroded

n/s door mirror broken

o/s/f wing/ outer sill corroded (just outside prescribed area)

rear valance corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,734 miles

both rear inner wheel arch areas corroded non prescribed area

exhaust front pipe poor condition

front cross member corroded

front number plate damaged

front sills corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear inner wheel arch areas corroded non prescribed area

exhaust front pipe poor condition

front cross member corroded

front number plate damaged

front sills corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,950 miles

both front sills corroded (non prescribed area)

both rear brake pipes corroded(to drums )

both rear inner arches corroded

centre & rear exhaust holed & slight blows

front cross member corroded

sump corroded & oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front sills corroded (non prescribed area)

both rear brake pipes corroded(to drums )

both rear inner arches corroded

centre & rear exhaust holed & slight blows

front cross member corroded

sump corroded & oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,205 miles

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f cross member corroded (non prescribed area)

o/s/f outer sill corroded (non prescribed area)

rear gearbox mounting deteriorating/wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,323 miles

exhaust corroding & slight blow

front cross member corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

n/s/sill step corroded

o/s/ headlight reflector corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,323 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding & slight blow

front cross member corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

n/s/sill step corroded

o/s/ headlight reflector corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,360 miles

n/s body work damaged

front number plate cracked

both front strut upper bushes perishing

both rear brake flexi pipes corroded

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

front cross member holed and corroded

n/s/f outer sill / A post holed and corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door mirrors damaged

both front strut upper bushes perishing

both rear brake flexi pipes corroded

both wiper blades split

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

front cross member holed and corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s body work damaged

n/s/f outer sill / A post holed and corroded

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,693 miles

front cross member rotten (tow hook area )

n/s/f sill top holed by hinge

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,693 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

front cross member rotten (tow hook area )

n/s/f sill top holed by hinge

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,883 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,883 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,712 miles

both front shock absorbers have minimal damping effect

slightt damage to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,712 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front shock absorbers have minimal damping effect

slightt damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,628 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in front number plate

slight bind at n/s/f brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 55,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,773 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,773 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Water pump leaking

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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G784 CHF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 G784 CHF, 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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G784 CHF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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