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F877 DGG

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF877 DGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 162,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 156,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 120,059 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 120,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 100,021 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre seat belt not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 72,807 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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F877 DGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 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 F877 DGG, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F877 DGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for F877 DGG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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