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F390 PWS

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 PWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 66,998 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged tank sender (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust fowling on handbrake mechanism

Front Exhaust mount broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,184 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 58,165 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light unit broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

clutch slipping bad

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,329 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 19 Feb 2009 43,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,262 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,253 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,632 miles

brake readings passed but o/s/r/ foot + hand brake readings slightly low

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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F390 PWS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F390 PWS, 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 F390 PWS registered?

F390 PWS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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