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F629 UFR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF629 UFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 84,486 miles

rear wiper split

slight misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers

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

both front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

offside floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,759 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 71,002 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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F629 UFR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F629 UFR, 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 F629 UFR registered?

F629 UFR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is F629 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F629 UFR shows 4 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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