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G799 PUF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 PUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 75,830 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,339 miles

see advisory notice vt32 no. 714070626328

Fail 16 Nov 2006 72,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn to minimum limit on outer edge

oil filter badly corroded

rear brakes only just passed (uneven application)

steering column head slight play in adjustment pivot

Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,754 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 67,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G799 PUF 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 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 G799 PUF, 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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What year was G799 PUF registered?

G799 PUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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