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H989 DNX

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 DNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,370 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches slightly damaged with corrsion no sharpe edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded but no sharpe edges.

nearside rear rear wheel arch corroded but not within structure mountings or chassis

Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded but no sharpe edges.

nearside rear rear wheel arch corroded but not within structure mountings or chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,653 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 84,653 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,234 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 84,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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H989 DNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 H989 DNX, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H989 DNX registered?

H989 DNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H989 DNX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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