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F108 MUT

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 MUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,825 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

corrosion n/s/r door shut and n/s/f sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,315 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,280 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,428 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,829 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,147 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,244 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,949 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 47,028 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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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F108 MUT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F108 MUT, 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 F108 MUT registered?

F108 MUT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F108 MUT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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