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F407 SRP

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 SRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 74,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,309 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,515 miles

Both O/S tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both O/S tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,566 miles

Both O/S tyres starting to perish

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both O/S tyres starting to perish

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,207 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and tyre distaughted

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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F407 SRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F407 SRP, 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 F407 SRP registered?

F407 SRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F407 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F407 SRP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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