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F264 GNK

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,770 mi
Last recorded61,770 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 GNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,770 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust nearside front inner wing to chassis outside prescribed area

surface rust on underbody panelling

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,770 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust nearside front inner wing to chassis outside prescribed area

surface rust on underbody panelling

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,939 miles

Oil leak

slight deterioration of rear number plate

surface rust nearside front chassis rail outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight deterioration of rear number plate

surface rust nearside front chassis rail outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,629 miles

Nearside Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flexing of floor around handbrake cable mounting

surface rust offside rear wheel arch

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flexing of floor around handbrake cable mounting

strong smell of petrol from underside of vehicle,no leaks visible

surface rust offside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface rust offside rear inner wing to chassis rail

slight grease discharge from offside outer driveshaft gaiter

surface rust on nearside front inner wing to chassis rail

Fail 12 Sep 2008 55,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface rust offside rear inner wing to chassis rail

slight grease discharge from offside outer driveshaft gaiter

surface rust on nearside front inner wing to chassis rail

Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,680 miles

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

surface rust on offside rear inner wing to chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,680 miles

surface rust on offside rear inner wing to chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,549 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface rust on nearside front chassis rail by gearbox mounting

heavy surface rust on offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,871 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 50,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F264 GNK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F264 GNK, 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 F264 GNK registered?

F264 GNK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 1988.

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