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G850 EOE

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,216 mi
Last recorded94,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 EOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak front radiator ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

front radiator crossmember corroded and holes

Fail 19 May 2021 94,216 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member inadequately repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not properly welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts split and deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished badly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,216 miles

Entire under body coated in under seal

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visors loose (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Window screen has stone chip in zone A

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Roof in poor condition both rear quarters have tears

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,216 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Window screen had residue of tape (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor rotten by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Entire under body coated in under seal

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visors loose (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Window screen has stone chip in zone A

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Roof in poor condition both rear quarters have tears

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,216 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 94,216 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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G850 EOE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc 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 G850 EOE, 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 G850 EOE registered?

G850 EOE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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