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F315 NLL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,208 mi
Last recorded89,208 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 NLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,208 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,208 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,737 miles

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

tyres staring to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,664 miles

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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F315 NLL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F315 NLL, 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 F315 NLL registered?

F315 NLL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F315 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F315 NLL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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