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F205 SMH

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 SMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,169 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,167 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise windows tinted.

Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,355 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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F205 SMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F205 SMH, 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 F205 SMH?

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What year was F205 SMH registered?

F205 SMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F205 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 SMH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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