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F66 KNJ

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,741 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY SCORED AND CORRODED

VERY MODIFIED

Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,741 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lowered suspension fitted

modified headlight fitted and poor fitting

rear valance corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,741 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlights modified to pods and poor fitting

lower suspension fitted

rear valance corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,741 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlights modified to pods and poor fitting

lower suspension fitted

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,741 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust rear mounting broken but has been repaired

intercooler pipes mounted very low and loose

nearside and offside outer sill covered witrh plastic over sill so unable to check condition

sill backs corroded near floor seams

Fail 30 May 2012 93,741 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs scored and corroded excessively

intercooler pipes hanging low

nearside outer sills look very corroded but have plastic out sills covering

offside outer sills look very corroded but have plastic out sills

rear brake discs scored and corroded excessively

Pass 5 May 2009 93,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,741 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both side repeaters slightlly dim

fuel hose cracking

nail in n/s/front tyre

slight corrosion top of o/s/rear spring mount

Pass 29 Apr 2006 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

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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F66 KNJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F66 KNJ, 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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F66 KNJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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