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F488 UBX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,295 mi
Last recorded69,295 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 UBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,295 miles

corrosion on both front wings and both rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,048 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion rear coil spring cups o/s/r n/s/r

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion rear coil spring cups o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,960 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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F488 UBX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 F488 UBX, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F488 UBX registered?

F488 UBX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F488 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F488 UBX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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