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F46 JNK

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,335 mi
Last recorded112,335 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 JNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 112,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 110,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

no rear seats or seat belts tested as presented

plastic sill covers tested as presented

spare wheel well cut out new flat floor put in with mastic

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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F46 JNK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F46 JNK, 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 F46 JNK registered?

F46 JNK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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