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F878 OKX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,877 mi
Last recorded5,877 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 5,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 4,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 4,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 3,970 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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F878 OKX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 F878 OKX, 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 37 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 OKX registered?

F878 OKX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F878 OKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F878 OKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F878 OKX have outstanding finance?

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