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F380 HGY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF380 HGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 49,570 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,420 miles

near side rear service brake down on performance compared to off side rear recommend inspection

near side rear wheel arch has surface rust present may need attention for next years mot due to possible sharp edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting in nearside rear wheel arch

fuel pump/filter mountings perished

metal fuel hoses under vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,794 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting in near side rear wheel arch

fuel pump/filter mountings perished

metal fuel hoses under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,075 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,075 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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F380 HGY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F380 HGY, 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 F380 HGY registered?

F380 HGY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F380 HGY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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