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F631 EMW

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF631 EMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,574 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,154 miles

Oil leak

cv boots perished

o/s brake pipe greased

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,536 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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F631 EMW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F631 EMW, 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 F631 EMW registered?

F631 EMW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F631 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F631 EMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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