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G836 WRW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 WRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,494 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 108,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 106,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 106,609 miles

under body weakened by corrosion

Fail 24 Dec 2010 106,607 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre surface cracks

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2008 101,736 miles

unable to check outer sills for corrosion due to body kit.

Fail 13 Sep 2008 101,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check outer sills for corrosion due to body kit.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 101,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 101,472 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre split

Pass 3 Aug 2005 100,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 100,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

oil leak

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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G836 WRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G836 WRW, 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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G836 WRW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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