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E961 SFK

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,503 mi
Last recorded23,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 SFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE INSPECTION

CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

EMISSIONS TO BE RETESTED DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION

FRONT SUSPENSION WEAK

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

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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E961 SFK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E961 SFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E961 SFK registered?

E961 SFK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E961 SFK safe to buy?

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