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G798 OFG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,821 mi
Last recorded136,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 OFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 131,100 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 130,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 128,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 129,690 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 120,545 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive corrosion n/s gearbox mounting area

fuel smell under vehicle,tank area

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

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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G798 OFG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G798 OFG, 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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G798 OFG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G798 OFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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