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F248 YNG

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 YNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,317 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (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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F248 YNG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F248 YNG, 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 F248 YNG registered?

F248 YNG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 1988.

Is F248 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 YNG shows 6 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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