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Nearside Rear wheel arch area in boot has slight corrosion
fuel hoses at rear slightly deteriorated
Fuel hose deteriorated near tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - lower body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (below radiator) has corrosion on O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside inside boot has slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door step area of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel hose near fuel tank perished/deteriorated
slight corrosion in engine bay
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (below radiator) has corrosion on O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside inside boot has slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door step area of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel hose near fuel tank perished/deteriorated
slight corrosion in engine bay
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))
fuel system components, at rear underside of vehicle are heavily corroded
slight corrosion in engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel system components, at rear underside of vehicle are heavily corroded
slight corrosion in engine bay
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine bay has corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine bay has corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch+sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear corrosion around floor and into wheel arch area
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch+sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear corrosion around floor and into wheel arch area
Oil leak ()
Nearside sill has areas of corrosion. also has cover preventing full inspection
Offside sill has areas of corrosion. also has cover preventing full inspection
fuel system breather hoses deteriorated at rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both offside and nearside sill inner and outer have slight corrosion
nearside front indicator loose but secure
nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt
oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has slight play (2.6.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour orange cover missing (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both offside and nearside sill inner and outer have slight corrosion
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
nearside front indicator loose but secure
nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt
oil leak
Both front wiper blades torn
Both sill's have slight damage and slight corrosion
Inside Offside rear wheel arch has areas of corrosion
Inside of offside front wheel arch has hole caused by corrosion
Offside front wing is corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Fuel filter corroded
Brake pipes heavily coated in sealant, unable to carry out full inspection
Exhaust deteriorated front-middle sections
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
Rear wheel arches corroded on inside
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipes heavily coated in sealant, unable to carry out full inspection
Exhaust deteriorated front-middle sections
Fuel filter corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
Rear wheel arches corroded on inside
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F747 YEA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 F747 YEA, 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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F747 YEA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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