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F857 ULJ

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,688 miles

osf seatbeltreluctant to retract* slack in front seatbacks* engine oil leaks* acceptable repair to nsr light unit* cv gaiters heavily perished* exhaust a little noisey at front- no significant leaks found*

rear arches and valances rusted at rear*

underbody shields restrict examination* front anti roll bar endbushes worn* rear arches and outer sills rusted* underbody brakepipes corroded and greased in places- osr brake pipe corrosion just acceptable* front brake discs worn*

Fail 15 Sep 2009 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

osf seatbeltreluctant to retract* slack in front seatbacks* engine oil leaks* acceptable repair to nsr light unit* cv gaiters heavily perished* exhaust a little noisey at front- no significant leaks found*

rear arches and valances rusted at rear*

underbody shields restrict examination* front anti roll bar endbushes worn* rear arches and outer sills rusted* underbody brakepipes corroded and greased in places- osr brake pipe corrosion just acceptable* front brake discs worn*

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,521 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 81,463 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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F857 ULJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F857 ULJ, 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 F857 ULJ registered?

F857 ULJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F857 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F857 ULJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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