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H989 XMX

1990 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,213 mi
Last recorded73,213 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 XMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 73,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 72,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 71,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 123,947 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 123,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 123,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,460 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 127,460 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 121,386 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 121,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 XMX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H989 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

H989 XMX is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H989 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 XMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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