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F738 YOG

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,642 mi
Last recorded26,642 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 YOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2007 26,642 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner archs to floors corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 21,081 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres starting to wear out of shape

front number plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion

major oil leak on engine

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2006 21,077 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres starting to wear out of shape

front number plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion

major oil leak on engine

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack

nearside rear tyre pressure low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2005 18,291 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 18,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

general corrosion

nearside front constant velocity boot cracked

offside front shock damp

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

windscreen marked

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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F738 YOG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F738 YOG, 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 F738 YOG registered?

F738 YOG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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