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F748 WVG

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 WVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 83,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,517 miles

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 83,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,675 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 82,366 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 82,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 82,208 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 82,208 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,152 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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F748 WVG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F748 WVG, 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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F748 WVG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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