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F238 KBH

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2011 69,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both rear wheels slightly buckled

slight corrosion to floor,corrosion around osr sill,around plate.oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,246 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckled

slight corrosion to floor,corrosion around osr sill,around plate.oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 60,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 59,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,675 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 57,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,227 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 56,227 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,527 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 55,527 miles

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

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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F238 KBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F238 KBH, 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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F238 KBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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