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F48 RAB

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 RAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers

Fail 31 Mar 2014 81,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,161 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,130 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F48 RAB?

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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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