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F646 KJR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 KJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 67,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 66,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 64,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 62,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,945 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,945 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,536 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 53,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 47,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 25,025 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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F646 KJR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F646 KJR, 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 F646 KJR registered?

F646 KJR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is F646 KJR safe to buy?

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