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F242 MLR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,598 mi
Last recorded20,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 MLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 20,598 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2005 15,260 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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F242 MLR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F242 MLR, 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 F242 MLR registered?

F242 MLR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F242 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 MLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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