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F573 SFR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 SFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 78,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 77,559 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,981 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 74,981 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PARKING BRAKE AT 17% MIN PASS RATE 16% OK TIME OF TEST RECOMEND BRAKE CHECK

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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F573 SFR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 F573 SFR, 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 F573 SFR registered?

F573 SFR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F573 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F573 SFR 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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