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F375 MRX

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 MRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,712 miles

Front windscreen chipped

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

Underside of vehicle becoming very corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,419 miles

underside getting rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2006 89,419 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspension mounts perrished and starting to split

exhaust front bracket broken

o/side rear inner wheel rim slightly bent

under side getting rusty

windscreen chiped

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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F375 MRX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 F375 MRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F375 MRX?

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What year was F375 MRX registered?

F375 MRX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F375 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F375 MRX 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.

Does F375 MRX have outstanding finance?

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