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F25 CET

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 CET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,017 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

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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F25 CET is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 F25 CET, 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 F25 CET registered?

F25 CET is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F25 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 CET 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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