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F136 DKE

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 DKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,983 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,219 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,089 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 52,967 miles

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 38,817 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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F136 DKE is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F136 DKE, 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 F136 DKE registered?

F136 DKE is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F136 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F136 DKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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