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F256 HCH

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 HCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,108 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside floor corroded in various placces

nearside outer sill holed at front end

outer sills corroded and weak in places

rear wheel arches corroded

structure at rear corroded and holed

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,108 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside floor corroded in various placces

nearside outer sill holed at front end

outer sills corroded and weak in places

rear wheel arches corroded

structure at rear corroded and holed

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

main brake pipe clips at rear broken but pipes secure

o/side front floor corroded

rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,538 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside outer sill corroding.

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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F256 HCH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F256 HCH, 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 F256 HCH registered?

F256 HCH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F256 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F256 HCH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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