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F124 MBL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 MBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,874 miles

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

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,798 miles

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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F124 MBL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F124 MBL, 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 F124 MBL registered?

F124 MBL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F124 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F124 MBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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