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F389 HMJ

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 HMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 93,170 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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F389 HMJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F389 HMJ, 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 F389 HMJ registered?

F389 HMJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F389 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F389 HMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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