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G819 YJH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,424 mi
Last recorded22,424 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG819 YJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 22,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 15,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 12,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 12,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,679 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

surface rust on fuel tank

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 11,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,887 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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G819 YJH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G819 YJH, 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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G819 YJH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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