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F202 FKN

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,979 mi
Last recorded46,979 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 FKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,979 miles

Damage to N/S/F Bumper.

N/S/F & O/S/F Top suspension rubber mount's deteriorating.

N/S/F & O/S/F inner Brake Disc faces partly rusty.

N/S/F & O/S/F inner tyre side wall's begin: to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,620 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner tyre side wall's deteriorating.

N/S/F & O/S/F Top strut rubber mounts deteriorating.

N/S/F Bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Surface rust & dent in N/S/F Wing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner tyre side wall's deteriorating.

N/S/F & O/S/F Top strut rubber mounts deteriorating.

N/S/F Bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Surface rust & dent in N/S/F Wing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,843 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F inner tyre wall deteriorating.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Surface rust & dent in N/S/F wing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 45,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/r wheel binding

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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F202 FKN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F202 FKN, 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 F202 FKN registered?

F202 FKN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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