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F213 KGX

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 KGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 82,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 82,920 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Shock Absorber mount perishing

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber mount perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 82,920 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Shock Absorber mount perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock Absorber mount perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust centre & rear exhaust corroded (minor pinhole blow)

Near side rear rear tyre on 3mm

Off side front outer drive shaft gaitor slighlty perished

Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,581 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 63,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,832 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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F213 KGX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 F213 KGX, 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 F213 KGX registered?

F213 KGX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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