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G844 CPJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG844 CPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 84,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front wiper split but still clears screen

tread perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres perishing

dent in drivers door (strong advise)

movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 45,536 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 45,536 miles

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

Both front tyres perished.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Passenger rear tyre perished.

Passenger sill corroded.

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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G844 CPJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G844 CPJ, 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 G844 CPJ registered?

G844 CPJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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