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F484 DKP

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,960 mi
Last recorded89,960 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 DKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,960 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

bonett damaged

clutch and brake rubber anti slip pads wearing

nearside front tyre side walls perishing

offside front door damaged

offside rear floor corroded

pin hole in rear exhaust box

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside sill damaged

offside floor pan corroded

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside sill damaged

offside floor pan corroded

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside wiper blade split on edge

oil leak

rear coil sp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

timing belt cover rubbing on pulley

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,887 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2008 85,885 miles

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

Oil leak

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

battery leaking acid on tray

nearside outer sill corroded

rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rocker cover gasket damp(oil leak)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front shock absorbers weak

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear suspension mount corroded

offside floor pan corroded

offside front brake hose cracked

underside rear brake pipes corroded

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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F484 DKP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F484 DKP, 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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F484 DKP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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