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F766 OAC

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,992 mi
Last recorded44,992 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF766 OAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,992 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER ACCIDENT DAMAGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CHIPPED

UNDER BODY HEAVEY CORROSION NOT HOLED

Fail 2 Oct 2007 44,988 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER ACCIDENT DAMAGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CHIPPED

UNDER BODY HEAVEY CORROSION NOT HOLED

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,643 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 34,643 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 125,240 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 125,240 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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F766 OAC is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F766 OAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F766 OAC registered?

F766 OAC is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F766 OAC safe to buy?

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