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F191 LAR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 LAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,252 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,045 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 71,944 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 71,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,693 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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F191 LAR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F191 LAR, 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 F191 LAR registered?

F191 LAR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F191 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F191 LAR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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