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E131 LSF

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 LSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,050 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 91,273 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)

Corrosion on N/S/F lower wing (no sharp edges)

Corrosion on both front - rear and both rear brake pipes

Engine oil level slightly above MAX

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight accident damage to N/S/F (no sharp edges)

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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E131 LSF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 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 E131 LSF, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E131 LSF registered?

E131 LSF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E131 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 LSF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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