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F670 BJC

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,673 mi
Last recorded111,673 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF670 BJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bulkhead corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,539 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty Head lamps will not switch off (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 109,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 109,043 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 103,804 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 103,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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F670 BJC is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F670 BJC, 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 F670 BJC registered?

F670 BJC is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F670 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F670 BJC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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