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G801 VHU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2005 89,288 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 89,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

unable to check boot floor for corrosion

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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G801 VHU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G801 VHU, 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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How do I check the history of G801 VHU?

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What year was G801 VHU registered?

G801 VHU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G801 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G801 VHU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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