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F448 JPN

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,431 mi
Last recorded55,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 JPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Wing damaged. No sharp edges present at time of test. Recommend repair.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 48,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper 'banjo' fitting leaking. Suspect copper sealing washer faulty. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose damaged Fuel tank vent pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing damaged. No sharp edges present at time of test. Recommend repair.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,782 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,264 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,858 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,058 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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F448 JPN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F448 JPN, 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 F448 JPN registered?

F448 JPN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F448 JPN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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