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F863 BWA

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 BWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 85,026 miles

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

both sills corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 80,526 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 80,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F863 BWA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F863 BWA, 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 F863 BWA registered?

F863 BWA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F863 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F863 BWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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