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F742 KTL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 KTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2005 89,711 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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F742 KTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F742 KTL, 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 F742 KTL registered?

F742 KTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F742 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F742 KTL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F742 KTL have outstanding finance?

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