MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front blades slightly smearing
interior floor undersealed
nsf seat missing
rear seats missing
slight bind both rear wheels
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
interior floor undersealed
nsf seat missing
rear discs worn
rear seats missing
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F48 RAB is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F48 RAB, 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 F48 RAB registered?
F48 RAB is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 August 1988.
Is F48 RAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F48 RAB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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