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F194 JCH

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,138 mi
Last recorded39,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 JCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,138 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,138 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake pads look low just over 1.5mm

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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F194 JCH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 F194 JCH, 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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How do I check the history of F194 JCH?

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What year was F194 JCH registered?

F194 JCH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is F194 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F194 JCH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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