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F468 LFW

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,489 mi
Last recorded43,489 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 LFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,886 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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F468 LFW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F468 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F468 LFW?

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What year was F468 LFW registered?

F468 LFW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F468 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F468 LFW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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