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G88 VMP

1989 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astravan52,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 VMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,881 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate light loose but does not show white light to the rear

Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 51,254 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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G88 VMP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 52,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G88 VMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G88 VMP registered?

G88 VMP is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G88 VMP safe to buy?

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