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F638 JPP

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,568 mi
Last recorded111,568 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 JPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise both rear brake disc,s are corroded and pitted

advise rear brakes noisy on test

advise rear seat lap belt not tested

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,858 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 94,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 92,880 miles

offside front fog lamp wiring rubbing on power steering pump drive wheel

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,745 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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F638 JPP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F638 JPP, 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 F638 JPP registered?

F638 JPP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F638 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F638 JPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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