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F884 MGM

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

589 mi
Last recorded589 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 MGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 579 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat back loose †nearside reversing lens damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2005 97,511 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F884 MGM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F884 MGM, 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 F884 MGM registered?

F884 MGM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F884 MGM safe to buy?

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