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G796 OTT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,239 mi
Last recorded36,239 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 OTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bottoms of both rear quarter panels corroded not within 30cm of a perscribed area

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre wear outer edge

play o/s seat back but can be maintained in upright position

Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bottoms of both rear quarter panels corroded not within 30cm of a perscribed area

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre wear outer edge

play o/s seat back but can be maintained in upright position

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,767 miles

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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G796 OTT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G796 OTT, 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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G796 OTT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G796 OTT shows 7 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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