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F295 MEV

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,858 mi
Last recorded36,858 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 36,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,008 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,925 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

initial underbody surface corrosion around spring mounts

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,104 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

initial underbody surface corrosion around spring mounts

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 30,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,281 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 29,281 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pad warning light on †slight play in nearside front strut body †suspect both outer sills starting to corrod †behind plastic covers

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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F295 MEV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F295 MEV, 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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F295 MEV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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