MOT Status
Mileage
90,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front valance corroded
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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F878 EKN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F878 EKN, 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 F878 EKN registered?
F878 EKN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 1988.
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